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MW53 VRS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,398 mi
Last recorded119,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 119,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 79,045 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 68,501 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 63,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,200 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,024 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,024 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing 4 one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,097 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 18,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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MW53 VRS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 MW53 VRS, 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 MW53 VRS registered?

MW53 VRS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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