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SM10 RFJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,480 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,948 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,729 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,012 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,185 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 53,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake pads very low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,749 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 RFJ 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 72.2%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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