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J888 AGJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 AGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 148,303 miles

front brake disks corroding / lipped

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating, no play detected

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

nearside front tyre close to legal minimum depth and worn on inner shoulder significantly 225/40/18

nearside rear outer, upper, side light inoperative

nearside side repeater partially inoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2026 148,303 miles

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

front brake disks corroding / lipped

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating, no play detected

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

nearside front tyre close to legal minimum depth and worn on inner shoulder significantly 225/40/18

nearside rear outer, upper, side light inoperative

nearside side repeater partially inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 133,617 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre excessively cracked and perished and also worn low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower rear axle corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2024 133,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre excessively cracked and perished and also worn low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower rear axle corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 122,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 122,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn BADLY on inner edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall

Offside Front Upper Spring is not seated correctly on top bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn BADLY on inner edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall

Offside Front Upper Spring is not seated correctly on top bearing

Pass 1 May 2019 99,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,106 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 92,100 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,329 miles

cracking to both rear tyres on inner walls

nsr side light inop 1 of 4

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 30,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to detect

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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J888 AGJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J888 AGJ, 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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J888 AGJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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