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BT10 NJU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 NJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning incorporated within the door mirror unit.. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe has mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 124,672 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,327 miles

front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 106,218 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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 11 Aug 2017 94,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,494 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Drivers Seat Airbag Faulty causing Warning Lamp to Illuminate on Dash (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,682 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,527 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT10 NJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT10 NJU, 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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BT10 NJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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