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SW10 GWK

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,315 mi
Last recorded142,315 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 142,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,929 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 116,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,676 miles

Rear axle beam. anti roll bar and suspension arms components quite heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,676 miles

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

Front bonnet safety catch stiff siezed

Front both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top where other broke. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bottom outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking between treads

Rear axle beam. anti roll bar and suspension arms components quite heavily corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling,, various other heat shield clips deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,530 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,352 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers (2.7.3)

o/s front bearing noise eml light on nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,434 miles

n/s rear tyre has a cut advise

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,613 miles

nearside front fog lamp is inoperative

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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SW10 GWK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW10 GWK, 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 SW10 GWK registered?

SW10 GWK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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