CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV10 XAC

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,398 mi
Last recorded261,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 261,398 miles

Front Top suspension notching on side by side

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 261,398 miles

Front Top suspension notching on side by side

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 238,118 miles

Front Upper Mountings knocthing on side to side

Pass 25 Apr 2022 216,423 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and nsr tyre inner edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 216,414 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and nsr tyre inner edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center section clamps are damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2021 193,948 miles

Brake light on but no fault on brake pads

Exhaust blowing centre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 174,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission too clean to detect

nsf drop link dust cover slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2019 152,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission has too clean to detect

Fail 22 Apr 2019 152,489 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission has too clean to detect

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,167 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,519 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 86,434 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,993 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV10 XAC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV10 XAC?

You can check the full history of FV10 XAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV10 XAC registered?

FV10 XAC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is FV10 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 XAC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV10 XAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV10 XAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.