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PN10 SZU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

262,162 mi
Last recorded262,162 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN10 SZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 262,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 253,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 244,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside Front / Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 235,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s And O/s Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 226,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight distortion getting close to limits 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 226,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight distortion getting close to limits 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 217,721 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres slight distortion and smooth inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2017 191,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 165,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 135,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,101 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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PN10 SZU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PN10 SZU, 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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PN10 SZU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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