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VO10 JCU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,998 mi
Last recorded134,998 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 JCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 134,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 120,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 102,932 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2024 102,931 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,563 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 93,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,551 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 78,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,606 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 65,606 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,194 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,906 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,103 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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VO10 JCU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VO10 JCU, 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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VO10 JCU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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