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BG10 YBJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 YBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,188 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 144,188 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINKBAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 131,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,547 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective egr pipe leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,748 miles

minor engine oil leaks bloe from egr pipe flange

Pass 23 Jul 2022 115,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,656 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,941 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface rust

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF and NSR ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2013 27,348 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BG10 YBJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG10 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG10 YBJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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