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GL10 BZJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,145 mi
Last recorded176,145 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 BZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 176,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 176,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 162,048 miles

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

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

Service due

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and parking card , put on passenger seat ()

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

service due

Fail 21 Dec 2020 149,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and parking card , put on passenger seat ()

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

service due

Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 124,776 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 4 May 2018 117,792 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 117,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 107,296 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 95,248 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 95,246 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 84,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 69,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 49,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2013 49,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL10 BZJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL10 BZJ, 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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GL10 BZJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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