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SJ10 ZWY

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,131 mi
Last recorded213,131 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 ZWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 213,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 198,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 182,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced effort at ns (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 173,277 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 173,274 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure and wiring rubbed through (1.9.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 160,653 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 160,653 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 128,015 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 128,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 103,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emissions results are void due to the vehicles emissons are so low that they are not detected by the analyser

Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emissions results are void due to the vehicles emissons are so low that they are not detected by the analyser

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,900 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear bump stop perished

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 ZWY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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