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SM10 RFX

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,415 mi
Last recorded159,415 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 RFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,415 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 159,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,852 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 152,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,624 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 142,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 121,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,476 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,961 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,566 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,810 miles

nearside front tyre cut on side wall but not through to canvas

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 RFX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RFX, 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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What year was SM10 RFX registered?

SM10 RFX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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