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SK59 BUW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,277 mi
Last recorded203,277 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 BUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 203,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 177,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 162,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 154,834 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 154,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 135,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly at small end =splitting

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

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

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

Offside windscreen has 2 small chips in zone a

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 May 2019 135,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested as lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly at small end =splitting

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside windscreen has 2 small chips in zone a

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 May 2018 101,418 miles

NSF suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 69,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,870 miles

Rear REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING ON INSIDE FACES BUT STILL PERFECTLY SERVICEABLE

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,641 miles

headlamp wash not working

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,641 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake judder felt on road test= inside faces of front brake discs in very poor condition/pitted

headlamp wash not working

timing belt ???

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,209 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,209 miles

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

OSF cv boot has a slight leak

Windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,180 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,180 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 BUW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK59 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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