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BJ10 OVH

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

285,912 mi
Last recorded285,912 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 OVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 285,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 285,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 276,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 276,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 257,214 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 257,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 234,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 234,545 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 211,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 184,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 184,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 143,651 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 107,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,058 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,058 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BJ10 OVH is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ10 OVH, 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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BJ10 OVH is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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