CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL60 GWU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,855 mi
Last recorded110,855 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 GWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 110,855 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced with other suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,132 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,074 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,171 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 50,171 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)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,821 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL60 GWU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL60 GWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL60 GWU?

You can check the full history of SL60 GWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL60 GWU registered?

SL60 GWU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is SL60 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL60 GWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL60 GWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL60 GWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.