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SJ10 ZVS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 ZVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 130,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 123,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 112,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,919 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,239 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyre pressure light is on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2017 71,218 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyre pressure light is on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's are slightly worn and corroded (inside edge)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,459 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVS, 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 SJ10 ZVS registered?

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

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