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SY60 VFL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,966 mi
Last recorded138,966 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 VFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,699 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All suspension component cover in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body cover in underseal front to rear both sides

Fail 8 Feb 2021 133,699 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All suspension component cover in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body cover in underseal front to rear both sides

Fail 18 Jan 2021 133,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed corroded and rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable not connected to brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and n/s and o/s rear floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,130 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,050 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,765 miles

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,089 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,083 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres on 4-5 mm

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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SY60 VFL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY60 VFL, 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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SY60 VFL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2010.

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