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SY10 SZF

2010 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,950 mi
Last recorded195,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 SZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 195,950 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 180,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 180,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 162,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 162,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 145,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 132,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 132,906 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside door mirror has stick-on replacement mirror glass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 40,661 miles

Both rear tyres wearing towards inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SY10 SZF is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY10 SZF, 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 SY10 SZF registered?

SY10 SZF is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2010.

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