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C23 DAD

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,020 mi
Last recorded157,020 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 DAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 157,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 154,387 miles

Rear REAR AXLE AND BOTH SIDES LOWER ARMS HAVE SURFACE COROSION

Fail 3 Sep 2024 154,386 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating ON BOTH SIDES AND THE HANDBRAKE FLUCTUATING (1.2.1 (e))

Rear REAR AXLE AND BOTH SIDES LOWER ARMS HAVE SURFACE COROSION

Pass 9 Aug 2023 151,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 147,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 147,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 143,144 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 143,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,690 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,165 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and deep cut in inner sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,838 miles

advise emmision too clean to read

Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,838 miles

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)

advise emmision too clean to read

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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C23 DAD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C23 DAD, 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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What year was C23 DAD registered?

C23 DAD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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