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DF59 DVU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,755 mi
Last recorded153,755 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 153,755 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Fail 1 Sep 2023 153,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyre getting worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,824 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 129,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,732 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,267 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,523 miles

nearside rear brake pad approx 70% worn

offside rear direction indicator getting discoloured

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake pad approx 70% worn

offside rear direction indicator getting discoloured

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,997 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,225 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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DF59 DVU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF59 DVU, 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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DF59 DVU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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