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WL10 VNP

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,057 mi
Last recorded167,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 VNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Fail 30 Sep 2025 167,055 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 11 Jul 2024 155,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 150,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 140,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,447 miles

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisy on lock to lock

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 128,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisy on lock to lock

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

Pass 24 May 2019 126,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 126,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 113,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2017 99,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 225/40r18 92w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 different chips (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 84,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 different chips (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 67,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 67,344 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 50,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL10 VNP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WL10 VNP, 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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WL10 VNP is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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