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SJ10 VAD

2010 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 100,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 83,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,670 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged has restricted free movement,possible caliper/cable (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper has restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 57,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,014 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,000 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,890 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENET..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

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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SJ10 VAD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ10 VAD, 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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SJ10 VAD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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