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SM59 ZTU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,564 mi
Last recorded305,564 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ZTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 305,564 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 305,564 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 290,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 255,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 244,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 244,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 215,981 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 215,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 206,645 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2015 205,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge and nail in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 190,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 190,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 169,829 miles

N/S/F elec window not going down with drivers switch

N/S/R window not going up with drivers switch

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 May 2014 169,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F elec window not going down with drivers switch

N/S/R window not going up with drivers switch

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F door stay loose at pillar [noisy]

Pass 25 Nov 2013 147,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak at engine

Fail 20 Nov 2013

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 May 2013 127,060 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbing on iner edge

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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

Fail 15 May 2013 127,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre scrubbing on iner edge

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres scrubbing on inner edges

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Taxi meter 6mins fast

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,166 miles

Minor bind at N/S/R brake

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

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 85,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,298 miles

no plates or tariff sheet.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,896 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,698 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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SM59 ZTU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM59 ZTU, 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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SM59 ZTU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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