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FR10 ELJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,490 mi
Last recorded164,490 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 164,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 148,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All Wheels Front & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 148,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All Wheels Front & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 146,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm plus worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm plus worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper shocker shroud detached

Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,979 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly

Offside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,396 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

bonnet stay holder inop

Fail 6 Aug 2018 126,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

bonnet stay holder inop

engine oil level low

under tray loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,004 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,463 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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FR10 ELJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FR10 ELJ, 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 FR10 ELJ registered?

FR10 ELJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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