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DA10 GWG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 GWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,103 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 151,103 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 142,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,336 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 96,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 88,037 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,557 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 31,695 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 28,298 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven 205-60-15

Pass 13 May 2013 20,319 miles

both rear tyres lumpy 205-60-16

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 GWG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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