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FE10 BCV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

264,501 mi
Last recorded264,501 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 BCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 264,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 235,504 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covered by underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2024 235,504 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covered by underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2023 193,687 miles

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

rear frame, arms area and others components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 172,161 miles

rear suspension components, mountings and and frame corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 148,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 86,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,787 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)

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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FE10 BCV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FE10 BCV, 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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FE10 BCV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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