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J71 GHE

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 GHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 160,839 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large mounting bushes split worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm weak corroded(coil spring holder) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads baked running hot hardend (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms weak corroded(coil spring holder) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 153,690 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 153,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 144,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 144,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 137,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 127,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 116,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,034 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 104,034 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,012 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,193 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,812 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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J71 GHE 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 77.8%.

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 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 J71 GHE, 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 J71 GHE registered?

J71 GHE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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