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SM10 DSE

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 69,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 59,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 39,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,837 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 29,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre distorted, various small cuts, tyre 12 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,352 miles

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

nearside and offside daylight running lights inoperative

Pass 7 May 2019 28,496 miles

Nearside daytime running light inoperative

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

Fail 7 May 2019 28,496 miles

Nearside daytime running light inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 27,669 miles

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

parking brake only just met pass criteria may require adjustment or repair

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 26,873 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 26,201 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/r tyre punctured

rear discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel is the spare wheel ..tyre same size..

Pass 23 May 2014 23,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,059 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 DSE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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