2010 Skoda Octavia · 32,652 MOT tests
2010 Skoda Octavia reliability
2010 Skoda Octavias fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Octavia years (32,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 121,093
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,652
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.6%
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Brakes8.6%
- Tyres7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.61%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 3.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.38%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.02%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.29%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.35%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2010 Skoda Octavias fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Octavia years (32,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.57% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.61% of tests), position lamp not working (3.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Skoda Octavia shows 121,093 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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