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RU55 SRJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 SRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 134,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 134,484 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

advise frontpipe to centre pipe clamps corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,550 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 30,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

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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RU55 SRJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RU55 SRJ, 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 RU55 SRJ registered?

RU55 SRJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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