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SM10 DTN

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

255,978 mi
Last recorded255,978 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 255,978 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 255,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 234,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 234,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2020 230,372 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 230,372 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,924 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2017 167,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside sidewalls (4.1.D.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,929 miles

exhaust front sleeve clamp missing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 135,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust front sleeve clamp missing

Pass 21 May 2014 115,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 89,164 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 DTN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM10 DTN, 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 DTN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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