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M8 WMP

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WMP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 161,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 161,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 161,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 156,013 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 156,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 144,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleave broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 114,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 114,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,645 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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M8 WMP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 WMP, 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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M8 WMP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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