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J23 MXL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,375 mi
Last recorded194,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 MXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 194,375 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 107,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 107,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2021 68,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 63,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,076 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 57,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,822 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 51,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 41,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,427 miles

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

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

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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J23 MXL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J23 MXL, 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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What year was J23 MXL registered?

J23 MXL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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