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A21 VRS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,374 mi
Last recorded159,374 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 159,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2023 143,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,590 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,769 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,216 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,782 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,210 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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A21 VRS 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 A21 VRS, 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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A21 VRS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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