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VN59 OVT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,745 mi
Last recorded157,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,745 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer not loose but exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and partially broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 154,553 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 154,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 150,654 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on - n/s/f sensor wire broken

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 141,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 141,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edge - also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edge - also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,667 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,537 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,270 miles

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever stiff.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,092 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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VN59 OVT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VN59 OVT, 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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VN59 OVT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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