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YS59 RJU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,385 mi
Last recorded204,385 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 RJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 204,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 196,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 189,053 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 189,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 188,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 179,369 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 179,359 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 173,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,424 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 168,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 145,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyrev worn on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2019 145,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyrev worn on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,445 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 128,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 126,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.4a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 97,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.4a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,948 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,074 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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YS59 RJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YS59 RJU, 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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YS59 RJU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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