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2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,191 mi
Last recorded185,191 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 185,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 179,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 179,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,399 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil stain on engine

Fail 14 Sep 2018 175,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker top mount and spring fitted correctly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 164,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 164,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 129,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 from each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 173,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 173,445 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 147,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 147,568 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 117,365 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 117,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VPN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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