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RA10 MKV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA10 MKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 90,187 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 90,187 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 87,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 85,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 83,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,750 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 70,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 28,401 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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RA10 MKV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RA10 MKV, 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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RA10 MKV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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