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SW10 OJL

2010 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,723 mi
Last recorded155,723 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 OJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 155,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 155,719 miles

Brake cable damaged offside handbrake cable broke during roller brake test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,009 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 135,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror damaged and glass cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields partially insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f , o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 135,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror damaged and glass cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields partially insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f , o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,770 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb warning light on

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,758 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Lever (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,454 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wiring broken and insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,920 miles

Brake pad warning light on

EML On

Front tyres starting to perish across treads

Fail 25 Mar 2016 78,920 miles

Brake pad warning light on

EML On

Front tyres starting to perish across treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW10 OJL, 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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SW10 OJL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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