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SG10 LYS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,605 mi
Last recorded250,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 LYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 250,605 miles

battery slight loose

driver seat belt locking device cover missing

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 236,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

driver door inner handle loose

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 196,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 196,151 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f wheel arch covere loose

rear seat base slight loose

Pass 14 Aug 2014 173,917 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 173,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 133,379 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front passanger seat slight loos

Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil and water level low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,788 miles

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

oil and water 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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SG10 LYS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG10 LYS, 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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SG10 LYS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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