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FV10 XHU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,228 mi
Last recorded161,228 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 161,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components + Underbody covered in mud

Fail 1 Mar 2021 149,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components + Underbody covered in mud

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,263 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,377 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,563 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 27,213 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 XHU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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