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DA10 VKP

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,525 mi
Last recorded189,525 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 VKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 189,525 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 185,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 185,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 180,420 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 174,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 174,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 166,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 157,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 157,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 122,751 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone holder ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 107,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 107,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VKP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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