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SM10 YVC

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,603 mi
Last recorded134,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 YVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Fail 8 Jan 2024 134,542 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both slightly poor (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS outer sill cover corrroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,604 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 120,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective retaining device is missing. (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure securing clamp missing from sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,130 miles

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

bonnet stay clip missing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,537 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 69,537 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has 2.5mm tread.

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 YVC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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