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SB59 XSW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 XSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 156,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 152,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 142,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer ball joints rubber perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2022 138,431 miles

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise very slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Sep 2021 132,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,814 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 113,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,634 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 103,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,015 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 40,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SB59 XSW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB59 XSW, 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 SB59 XSW registered?

SB59 XSW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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