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SW10 GXD

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,026 mi
Last recorded61,026 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,026 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 61,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 57,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,562 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 50,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 30,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,983 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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SW10 GXD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SW10 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

SW10 GXD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is SW10 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 GXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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