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DV10 UKU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,809 mi
Last recorded174,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 UKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 174,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 174,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 160,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 160,893 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,985 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,859 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,124 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

front number pate cracked/damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 29 Sep 2018 61,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

front number pate cracked/damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,078 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

uneven tyre wear to both front tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2017 47,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

uneven tyre wear to both front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 23,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,509 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 18,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

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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DV10 UKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV10 UKU, 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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DV10 UKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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