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GL59 UJF

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 UJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated Surfaces corroded / rotten / worn. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint rubber boot perished / split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split / dirty. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc contaminated Surfaces corroded / pitted / worn. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop perished / split. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated Surfaces corroded / rotten / worn. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint rubber boot perished / split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror head insecure to mount. Poorly held in place with gaffer tape. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split / dirty. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc contaminated Surfaces corroded / pitted / worn. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Perished / split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop perished / split. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Windscreen dirty. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms / springs / shock absorber casings rusty / corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mounted daytime running lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Lower Bumper mounted daytime running lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension sub-frame / arms / springs / all parts rusty / corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both front day time running lamps are not working

both rear shock dust covers are insecure piston stems exposed

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective osf wiper arm/blade is fitted incorrectly and is making contact with the nsf wiper arm (jumping) (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock dust covers are insecure/aged piston stems are exposed

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,795 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible sticker removed from plate as no reflective border (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible sticker removed from plate as no reflective border (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective osf wiper arm/blade is fitted incorrectly and is making contact with the nsf wiper arm (jumping) (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock dust covers are insecure/aged piston stems are exposed

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,599 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement Restricted movement. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre flat. Tyre has been driven flat. Tread area cracked slip. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tighten loose track rod end lock nut. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Added water to empty washer bottle. Warning lamp was on! (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Added water to empty washer bottle. Warning light was on! (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in the treads

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and has low pressure

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the treads

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,890 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in the treads

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and has low pressure

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the treads

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,460 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap sealing washer lightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn (corroded)

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GL59 UJF is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GL59 UJF, 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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GL59 UJF is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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