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ST59 RFJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,300 mi
Last recorded131,300 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 RFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 131,300 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 121,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,064 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 113,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,929 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 101,928 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,023 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 75,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,785 miles

nearside side repeater not all leds working

Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside side repeater not all leds working

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,139 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,112 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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ST59 RFJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ST59 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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What year was ST59 RFJ registered?

ST59 RFJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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