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VR55 ARN

2010 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 ARN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,440 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 92,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,333 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,487 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 74,487 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 57,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,985 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,549 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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VR55 ARN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VR55 ARN, 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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VR55 ARN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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