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ST59 UYL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

279,439 mi
Last recorded279,439 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 UYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 279,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on connection point (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 278,193 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 276,807 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 275,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 275,751 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 273,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 273,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 271,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 271,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 269,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 265,811 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 258,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 253,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 203,155 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 137,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,459 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,203 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 UYL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UYL, 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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ST59 UYL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2010.

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