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DA10 AAU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,876 mi
Last recorded198,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 AAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 198,876 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 198,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 177,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 177,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 150,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,790 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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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DA10 AAU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA10 AAU, 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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DA10 AAU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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