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R5 SKR

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,233 mi
Last recorded167,233 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 167,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 149,970 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 149,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,866 miles

Tray fitted to engine compartment

Under trays fitted to floor

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,866 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tray fitted to engine compartment

Under trays fitted to floor

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,042 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 128,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 101,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 90,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 90,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cut on sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

traction control light on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 79,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,100 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,329 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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R5 SKR is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R5 SKR, 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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R5 SKR is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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