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SL10 DFO

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,268 mi
Last recorded163,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 DFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 163,268 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2026 163,261 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 161,308 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 161,302 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 141,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 131,100 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,526 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 119,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,280 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,279 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,396 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,203 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SL10 DFO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SL10 DFO, 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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SL10 DFO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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