2010 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · N99 JAN
2010 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2010. Recorded mileage 163,280 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N99 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 163,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N99 JAN 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 (N99 JAN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
N99 JAN Mileage History
- 13/06/2023146,393 mi
- 11/06/2024151,524 mi+5,131 mi
- 29/05/2025157,408 mi+5,884 mi
- 29/05/2025157,408 mi
- 09/06/2026163,280 mi+5,872 mi
Average of roughly 5,648 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: Average
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