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S88 JBC

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 JBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler pipe at side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 7 May 2026 98,210 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both headlight washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler pipe at side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 May 2025 95,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 92,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 89,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 89,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,031 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 81,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,726 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 68,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,730 miles

Both rear bump stops splitting

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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 number plate loose

Pass 2 May 2016 54,544 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 54,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 47,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 33,476 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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S88 JBC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 S88 JBC, 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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S88 JBC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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