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GJ10 JJL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

310,331 mi
Last recorded310,331 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 JJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 310,331 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 293,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 283,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

bulb warning on dash.

test to de fault 1.50 as label missing.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 283,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

bulb warning on dash.

test to de fault 1.50 as label missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 272,582 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing on upper engine cover (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 258,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped slightly (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 249,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped slightly (3.2 (a) (i))

check both rear postion lamp bulbs, some seem brighter than usual (should be 12v 5w not 10w)

Fail 27 May 2021 249,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked inner sidewall, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped slightly (3.2 (a) (i))

check both rear postion lamp bulbs, some seem brighter than usual (should be 12v 5w not 10w)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 245,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 May 2020 243,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 243,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 221,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 221,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 219,183 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 219,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 197,566 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 176,071 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 15 Mar 2018 150,636 miles

Offside Rear worn inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,163 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

EML indicates a fault

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,284 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,645 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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GJ10 JJL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ10 JJL, 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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GJ10 JJL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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