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SK10 VXG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

245,145 mi
Last recorded245,145 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 VXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 245,145 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 245,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at flexi joint mount (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear worn badly on inner edge of tread

Oil leaking at engine

Fail 26 Nov 2015 240,516 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 212,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 188,905 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil all around bottom off engine

Pass 21 Feb 2014 160,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,616 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 119,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S sill pannel damaged

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Various dash warning lamps illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,192 miles

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

various warning lights on dash illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,226 miles

Air bag light on at dash

Engine management light on at dash

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Warning light on at dash [flashing]

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,250 miles

air bag warning light not going off

dampness off oil at nearside front shockabsorber

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn[ big bushes at rear of arm ]

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,918 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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SK10 VXG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK10 VXG, 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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SK10 VXG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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