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SM10 BPY

2010 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,901 mi
Last recorded157,901 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 BPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 157,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 152,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 145,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,287 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,221 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 115,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,665 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked between treads/both rear badly cracked

both front wishbone bushs detereiorated

both rear trailing arm bushs detereiorated

Pass 10 May 2018 91,398 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 91,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to middle section clamp is corroded and loose. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has under body covers fitted.

Fail 10 May 2017 82,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has under body covers fitted.

Pass 5 May 2016 72,201 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 60,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked between treads .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 48,655 miles

all tyres 4mm tread depth

offside rear tyre has a slow puncture

Pass 17 May 2013 36,446 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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SM10 BPY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 BPY, 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 BPY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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