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VU60 VUA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 VUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 69,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 69,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,550 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 65,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 59,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 54,124 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 54,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,284 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,866 miles

Nearside Rear body and taillight slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,671 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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VU60 VUA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VU60 VUA, 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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VU60 VUA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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