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TIJ 960

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

504,712 mi
Last recorded504,712 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIJ 960
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 504,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 497,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 475,674 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 441,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 441,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 427,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 410,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 402,971 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

rear tyes wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 363,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 328,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 289,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 259,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 225,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 199,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 178,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 156,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,888 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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TIJ 960 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TIJ 960, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIJ 960 registered?

TIJ 960 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is TIJ 960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIJ 960 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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