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ET10 DFG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET10 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2025 130,742 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 107,535 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,842 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,314 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,088 miles

1 high level segment of stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers/undershields fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,409 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,303 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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ET10 DFG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET10 DFG, 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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ET10 DFG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2010.

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