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RE10 VTV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,136 mi
Last recorded195,136 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 VTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 195,136 miles

Nearside Front headlight cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame becoming corroded

Rear tail lights cracked

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

center exhaust sleeve poor condition

lower inter cooler hose misted with oil

Fail 19 Aug 2026 194,873 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame becoming corroded

Rear tail lights cracked

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

center exhaust sleeve poor condition

lower inter cooler hose misted with oil

Pass 27 Aug 2025 187,388 miles

both front lower suspension arms,rear inner bushes slightly unbonded/perrished

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming cracked/perrished

n.s headlamp lens cracked slightly

o.s front outer c,v boot inner/small end slightly split

Fail 27 Aug 2025 187,388 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms,rear inner bushes slightly unbonded/perrished

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming cracked/perrished

n.s headlamp lens cracked slightly

o.s front outer c,v boot inner/small end slightly split

Pass 22 Aug 2024 179,942 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes partially unbonded/perished.

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f light unit cracked/damaged.

n/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

o/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2024 179,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes partially unbonded/perished.

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f light unit cracked/damaged.

n/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

o/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 173,188 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes partially unbonded/perished.

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f light unit cracked/damaged (beam pattern poor)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (Rear bushes) perished.

o/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear slightly on inner edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 173,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes partially unbonded/perished.

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f light unit cracked/damaged (beam pattern poor)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (Rear bushes) perished.

o/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear slightly on inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 166,527 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

o/s/r light unit cracked/damaged.

o/s/r trailing arm bush partially unbonded/perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 157,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

both front lower arm, rear buses becoming worn

Pass 29 Jul 2020 150,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside headlight cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 130,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,367 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

o.s rear tyre wearing on inner edge /misshapen

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 4000 miles

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,094 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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RE10 VTV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE10 VTV, 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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RE10 VTV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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