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DG10 BTY

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,766 mi
Last recorded154,766 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,766 miles

Engine sounds rough and tappy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Very slight oil leak from front boost pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2025 154,766 miles

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

Engine sounds rough and tappy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Very slight oil leak from front boost pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 150,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,779 miles

Front wishbones, rear suspension parts have surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

all suspension rubbers perished

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 138,138 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,483 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,483 miles

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 106,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 106,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb gone white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 96,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,048 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop not correctly positioned

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop not correctly positioned

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,082 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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DG10 BTY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG10 BTY, 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 DG10 BTY registered?

DG10 BTY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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