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VA59 BJU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 55,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 53,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,975 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 44,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,575 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,087 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,489 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 30,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 26,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,599 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 18,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,035 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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VA59 BJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VA59 BJU, 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 VA59 BJU registered?

VA59 BJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2010.

Is VA59 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 BJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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