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FV10 HYM

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,817 mi
Last recorded164,817 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 164,817 miles

n/s/f headlamps cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2025 155,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 144,493 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,129 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,425 miles

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

differentv wheel on o/s/r

Pass 2 Oct 2021 133,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,512 miles

Offside rear tyre miss shaped inner slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,511 miles

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

Nail in tyre Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre miss shaped inner

Offside rear tyre miss shaped inner slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre is low on inner edge not primary tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre is low on inner edge not primary tread

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV10 HYM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV10 HYM, 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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FV10 HYM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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