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DY60 GVV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY60 GVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 142,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 142,136 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 142,136 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 139,403 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 139,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 133,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge a lot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,402 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 127,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,848 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 121,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 117,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced VERY DIM (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance VERY DIM (1.2.1d)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance VERY DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is unevenly worn on the inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is unevenly worn on the inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,623 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

rear pads low

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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DY60 GVV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY60 GVV, 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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DY60 GVV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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