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FT10 CHG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 CHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 160,465 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 152,707 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 152,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 147,624 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,041 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 144,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,163 miles

Both front washers low but providing satisfactory screen clearance

Both nearside & offside front shock absorbers showing slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre displaying slight perishing between tread patterns

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from rear of engine not excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Both front washers low but providing satisfactory screen clearance

Both nearside & offside front shock absorbers showing slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre displaying slight perishing between tread patterns

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from rear of engine not excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,045 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,174 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

fronts+o/s rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,174 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

fronts+o/s rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre getting lower on inner raised edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,238 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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FT10 CHG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT10 CHG, 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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FT10 CHG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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