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EK10 EYB

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 EYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,568cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,567 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,347 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 88,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 48,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,205 miles

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

adv off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Jan 2016 41,205 miles

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

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

adv off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,109 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 22,875 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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EK10 EYB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,568cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK10 EYB, 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 EK10 EYB registered?

EK10 EYB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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