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SK59 BTU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 BTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,875 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,269 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle clamp corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 99,792 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,266 miles

both front headlamps have a product on the lens, although not affecting the light output or headlamp aim

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,632 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,713 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,468 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,332 miles

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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SK59 BTU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK59 BTU, 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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SK59 BTU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2010.

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