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SW10 VSE

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,052 mi
Last recorded201,052 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 201,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 201,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 199,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 193,426 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 193,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 183,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 172,292 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 172,292 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 167,036 miles

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

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

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 28 Apr 2015 152,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,918 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 VSE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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