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RTW 4L

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,797 mi
Last recorded161,797 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTW 4L
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 161,797 miles

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2025 161,797 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 155,352 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2024 155,352 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,192 miles

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 149,191 miles

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

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,622 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 142,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pain arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pain arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,902 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 136,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 127,612 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 127,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 124,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 109,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 104,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 104,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 95,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RTW 4L is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RTW 4L, 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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RTW 4L is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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