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PJ10 EXU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 EXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 169,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe, suspension arms and brake backplates heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 169,391 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Sleeve rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear subframe, suspension arms and brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 159,257 miles

Rear subframe, suspension arms and brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 144,939 miles

Nearside Rear Disc shield very corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 144,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Disc shield very corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 129,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,440 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,440 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,601 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 100,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,052 miles

corrossion on rear axle

low emissions detected

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,539 miles

advice fual light on

advice man light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,038 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,069 miles

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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PJ10 EXU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PJ10 EXU, 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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PJ10 EXU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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