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JB07 LAV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,719 mi
Last recorded181,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB07 LAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 181,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 178,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 175,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2024 175,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 172,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 172,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,311 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective plastic bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2022 164,311 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective plastic bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2021 160,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 147,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 141,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 141,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 128,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and slightly warn out of shape

Fail 8 May 2018 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and slightly warn out of shape

Pass 16 May 2017 113,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,582 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted , unable to fully inspect some components

smoke test no acceleration recorded

Fail 18 May 2016 99,582 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted , unable to fully inspect some components

smoke test no acceleration recorded

Pass 27 May 2015 79,064 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 56,268 miles

Imissions to low to read

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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JB07 LAV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JB07 LAV, 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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JB07 LAV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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