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SK10 VYP

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 VYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 143,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat & middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 137,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat & middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 128,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,109 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 102,243 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front drop link dust covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,825 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front upper drop link dust covers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer brake pad has worn lower than the offside

offside head lamp has condensation on inner lens

oil residue engine area's

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,122 miles

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate is loose

Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate is loose

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,740 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 66,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,399 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,605 miles

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

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 VYP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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