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SG60 YVM

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

270,392 mi
Last recorded270,392 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 YVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 270,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 270,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 261,573 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 261,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 256,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 250,800 miles

rear under the vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 240,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 236,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2019 228,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 203,304 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 203,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 182,214 miles

Nearside Rear N/s parking brake slightly low on performance

Pass 30 Mar 2016 161,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 161,389 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 135,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,959 miles

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

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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SG60 YVM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc 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 SG60 YVM, 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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SG60 YVM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2010.

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