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RF59 BBE

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,001 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 156,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,750 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,903 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 107,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,888 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 103,888 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to reacging cords

Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,394 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to reacging cords

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,083 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,083 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,931 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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RF59 BBE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF59 BBE, 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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RF59 BBE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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