2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · AO10 BUU
2010 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 15,164 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO10 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 15,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO10 BUU 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 (AO10 BUU) between July 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO10 BUU Mileage History
- 12/07/2023125,048 mi
- 31/05/2024136,674 mi+11,626 mi
- 31/05/2024136,674 mi
- 24/05/2025150,930 mi+14,256 mi
- 29/05/202515,164 mi-135,766 mi
Average of roughly -58,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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