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DA10 VKG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

361,673 mi
Last recorded361,673 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 361,673 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 9 Dec 2021 558,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 528,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet handle slightly damaged but can still be opened

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 7 Dec 2020 528,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet handle slightly damaged but can still be opened

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 3 Jun 2019 486,318 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper bulb off but still more than 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 456,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 456,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2017 270,131 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 270,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 251,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 188,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,136 miles

O/S/R Bump Stop perrishing

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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