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BJ10 XLA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,313 mi
Last recorded145,313 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 XLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 145,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

scabby underside

Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

scabby underside

Pass 27 May 2021 135,934 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 135,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,196 miles

NSR & OSR tyres "stepping" on inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,835 miles

both front tyre treads are getting low

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 XLA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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