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BV10 YKU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

329,910 mi
Last recorded329,910 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 YKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 329,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 329,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (booth sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 304,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 297,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 291,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 283,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 256,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 256,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 212,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 159,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 159,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV10 YKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV10 YKU, 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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BV10 YKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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