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SK10 VYJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,850 mi
Last recorded167,850 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,850 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S & N/S Tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2013 167,543 miles

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

taxi meter not changing over at the correct distance

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,363 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Bonnet stay support catch missing

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

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

Taxi meter 7mins fast

Pass 25 Mar 2013 144,744 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on dash

rear boot damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 144,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pad wear light on dash

rear boot damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,757 miles

Bonnet stay support catch missing

Brake wear light staying on at dash

Dent in boot lid

Engine management light staying on

N/S/F brake wear wiring burst

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Warning light flashing on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2012 122,588 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Warning light flashing on dash

Battery loose

Bonnet stay support catch missing

Brake wear light staying on at dash

Dent in boot lid

Engine management light staying on

N/S/F brake wear wiring burst

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,543 miles

brake wear light staying on

damage to nsr arch and bootlid

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,977 miles

slight dampness of oil at nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,223 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 VYJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SK10 VYJ, 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 SK10 VYJ registered?

SK10 VYJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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