2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · W12 GBS
2010 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 113,511 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W12 GBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 113,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W12 GBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Skoda Octavia (W12 GBS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W12 GBS Mileage History
- 12/09/202299,826 mi
- 08/09/2023103,917 mi+4,091 mi
- 13/09/2023103,917 mi
- 09/09/2024109,119 mi+5,202 mi
- 03/09/2025113,511 mi+4,392 mi
Average of roughly 4,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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