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DY10 VRD

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,322 mi
Last recorded129,322 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 VRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,322 miles

Blip not detected on emissions

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,054 miles

Blip not detected on emissions

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 126,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Blip not detected on emissions

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,325 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2019 98,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,747 miles

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

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

handbrake lever stiff

no emissions detected

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,235 miles

handbrake stiff

no emissions detected

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,151 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DY10 VRD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DY10 VRD, 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 DY10 VRD registered?

DY10 VRD is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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