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VX10 ZFJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,176 mi
Last recorded181,176 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX10 ZFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 181,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 173,116 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Fail 30 May 2024 173,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 26 May 2023 160,256 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 149,566 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 148,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,758 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,135 miles

both front and rear number plates replaced in car park

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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VX10 ZFJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VX10 ZFJ, 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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VX10 ZFJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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