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FJ59 UVW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,527 mi
Last recorded122,527 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 UVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,527 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 122,448 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,606 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate covered (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,579 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate covered (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,945 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 96,916 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,732 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,918 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,918 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

off-side rear brake starting to bind

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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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FJ59 UVW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ59 UVW, 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 FJ59 UVW registered?

FJ59 UVW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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