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R400 OCT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,791 mi
Last recorded40,791 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,791 miles

suspension arms corroded/lightly rusted

Pass 2 May 2025 38,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 37,415 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2023 37,415 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,308 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,734 miles

under vehicle and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,863 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,758 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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R400 OCT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R400 OCT, 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 R400 OCT registered?

R400 OCT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is R400 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 OCT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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