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J121 BES

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 BES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracking/perishing/worn* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 148,706 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracking/perishing/worn* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 130,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,196 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Rear tow bar swan neck corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 117,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Rear tow bar swan neck corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,420 miles

rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,613 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,930 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,768 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,079 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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J121 BES is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J121 BES, 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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J121 BES is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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