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BG10 OTL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,449 mi
Last recorded155,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 145,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 144,668 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light segment (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 132,104 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 132,104 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 114,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 83,744 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside front (2.7.3)

under trays covering componants

Fail 10 May 2018 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside front (2.7.3)

under trays covering componants

Pass 11 May 2017 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays covering componants

Pass 11 May 2016 51,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished & worn inner edge's

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 35,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BG10 OTL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG10 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG10 OTL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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