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BV10 YMW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,688 mi
Last recorded243,688 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 YMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 243,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 208,667 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 208,604 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 190,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 190,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 181,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,263 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 148,263 miles

Rear reflector missing Both missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,941 miles

Lower engine tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,329 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,216 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,193 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,054 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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BV10 YMW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV10 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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