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VO10 ZRL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,106 mi
Last recorded190,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 ZRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 190,106 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 190,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 181,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 173,480 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,012 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 162,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,591 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 127,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,446 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Bumper insecure under side ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 113,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Bumper insecure under side ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,021 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Console bush cracking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Shock absorber misting oil

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,841 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre wall

rear shock absorber stops split

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,841 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shock absorber stops split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriated

slight uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,888 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriated

slight uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,077 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,738 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 ZRL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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