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FV10 XAB

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,166 mi
Last recorded147,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 147,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,924 miles

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

emission to clean to produce a reading

Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to produce a reading

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2016 54,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to produce a reading

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in side wall o/s/r tyre not showing chord

front washer jets poor

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear washer jet inop

Pass 13 May 2013 24,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre has slight cut on inner side wall not exposing any cords.

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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FV10 XAB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

FV10 XAB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2010.

Is FV10 XAB safe to buy?

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