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SV10 VLK

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,339 mi
Last recorded135,339 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 VLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 135,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 135,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe egr area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 90,206 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,718 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,782 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s front inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 62,294 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s front inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,303 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,390 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,782 miles

Additional lamps/sirens fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 16,744 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Additional lamps/sirens fitted

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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SV10 VLK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV10 VLK, 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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SV10 VLK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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