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EX10 AVU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,232 mi
Last recorded293,232 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 AVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 293,232 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Has Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 277,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bolt is bent , arm bush alignment affected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 277,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bolt is bent , arm bush alignment affected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 266,640 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 266,579 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive From fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 260,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 260,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 241,733 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 241,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 221,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 221,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit over plated limit of 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 208,215 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 208,113 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 207,627 miles

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTTED

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 207,534 miles

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTTED

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 183,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 183,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 169,495 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 169,484 miles

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 153,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,273 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,995 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,082 miles

n/s/f shock damp

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,204 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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EX10 AVU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX10 AVU, 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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EX10 AVU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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