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W88 JEM

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 JEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,755 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 78,860 miles

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded/flaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear spring pans and subframe corroded/flaking

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edge 3,4,3,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,3,mm to bald on inner edge with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 75,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edge 3,4,3,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,3,mm to bald on inner edge with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,703 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 69,701 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too high. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Center exhaust sleeve clamp snapped.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 59,139 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3-4mm and wearing bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2-4mm and wearing bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W88 JEM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W88 JEM, 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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W88 JEM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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