2010 Skoda Octavia vRS MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Octavia vRS models manufactured in 2010, based on 86 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2010 Skoda Octavia vRS MOT Analysis
The 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 86 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 76,483 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 2010 Octavia vRS is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS is Suspension, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500.
Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Octavia vRS page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 76,483 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.15 | 1.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 86 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 76,483 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 2010 Octavia vRS is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 76,483 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Suspension — 1.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.