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OV59 TOA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,857 mi
Last recorded168,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 TOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 161,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,033 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 155,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 133,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 116,346 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2018 115,886 miles

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

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,505 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 5 Dec 2017 101,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,844 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,236 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,121 miles

Age cracking in tread on both rear tyres.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OV59 TOA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV59 TOA, 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 OV59 TOA registered?

OV59 TOA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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