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SJ10 YBT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,235 mi
Last recorded249,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 YBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 249,235 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 230,931 miles

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

oil leak

rear seat base slight loose

Pass 10 Jul 2015 217,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 217,476 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2015 197,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 197,442 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 152,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 152,265 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,759 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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SJ10 YBT 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 SJ10 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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