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R121 SEW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,574 mi
Last recorded129,574 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 129,574 miles

Front Both daytime running lamps not working

Fail 29 May 2026 129,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both daytime running lamps not working

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 124,719 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2024 116,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 109,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 104,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 104,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,856 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 58,856 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,559 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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R121 SEW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R121 SEW, 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 R121 SEW registered?

R121 SEW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2010.

Is R121 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 SEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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