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J5 DNK

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,336 mi
Last recorded110,336 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip to windscreen o/s/f lower corner

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,430 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 185,135 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing still flashing amber

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front indicator lens missing still flashing amber

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 185,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing still flashing amber

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front indicator lens missing still flashing amber

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 68,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,159 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 176,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 166,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,004 miles

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

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

no emissions detected

Pass 5 Nov 2019 159,553 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,542 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,834 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 134,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,802 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,342 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 26,337 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2014 104,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,078 miles

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,042 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,458 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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J5 DNK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J5 DNK, 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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J5 DNK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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