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SM10 BOU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 BOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 148,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 148,373 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 142,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,931 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 135,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 124,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 100,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 89,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 89,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and one band burst

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 78,393 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 65,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,158 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
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SM10 BOU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM10 BOU, 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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SM10 BOU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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