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RE10 SHJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,231 mi
Last recorded186,231 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 186,231 miles

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 179,050 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 171,550 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 171,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 157,677 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 157,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 137,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,091 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 100,091 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring hanging near pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2016 78,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 66,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level near min

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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RE10 SHJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RE10 SHJ, 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 RE10 SHJ registered?

RE10 SHJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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