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SM10 VAY

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

185,157 mi
Last recorded185,157 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 185,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 173,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and assosiated components corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,128 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 135,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2019 110,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 103,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,292 miles

h/brake feels seized

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,479 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn inner edges

wipers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,443 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 3mm(205/55/16 Bridgestone) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 VAY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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