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DA10 BZU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,049 mi
Last recorded192,049 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 192,049 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 189,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 186,284 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 183,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 181,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 173,207 miles

Front brake pads and discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 161,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 3 Dec 2015 127,555 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,317 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,624 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 99,399 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)

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

n/s under wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 95,686 miles

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 BZU 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZU, 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 BZU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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