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FV10 JHA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,345 mi
Last recorded152,345 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 JHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On max limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded + bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,400 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 141,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both broken on bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,099 miles

ALL rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,035 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,035 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,629 miles

no emission report for test as vehicle did not emit any smoke to get a reading

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no emission report for test as vehicle did not emit any smoke to get a reading

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,945 miles

Rear seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,894 miles

Centre Rear Seatbelt stalk damaged

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,894 miles

Centre Rear Seatbelt stalk damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,294 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear bump stops perished

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,877 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,183 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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FV10 JHA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JHA, 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 FV10 JHA registered?

FV10 JHA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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