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DU10 DWV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,400 mi
Last recorded151,400 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 DWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 151,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,145 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 142,140 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 131,709 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 131,702 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 123,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,341 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Various under body corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Various under body corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,962 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Front shockers corroded and o/s/f leaking slightly

N/s/r disc heavily scored

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

all rear suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated and have movement but not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,962 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Also o/s/f brake partially seized (3.5.1i)

Exhaust clamps corroded

Front shockers corroded and o/s/f leaking slightly

N/s/r disc heavily scored

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

all rear suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated and have movement but not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,889 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,124 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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DU10 DWV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU10 DWV, 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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DU10 DWV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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