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S40 KDA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 63,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 63,218 miles

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

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

Front caliper mounts corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,217 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 30,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,146 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,236 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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S40 KDA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S40 KDA, 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 S40 KDA registered?

S40 KDA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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