2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · CH53 RGS
2010 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2010. Recorded mileage 152,699 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH53 RGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 152,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH53 RGS 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 (CH53 RGS) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
CH53 RGS Mileage History
- 01/03/2024132,157 mi
- 13/03/2025143,246 mi+11,089 mi
- 21/03/2025143,414 mi+168 mi
- 12/05/2026152,690 mi+9,276 mi
- 13/05/2026152,699 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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