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DF59 FHW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,891 mi
Last recorded168,891 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 168,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 160,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 150,431 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 142,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 30,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DF59 FHW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 DF59 FHW, 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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What year was DF59 FHW registered?

DF59 FHW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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