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FV10 XMU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 114,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 153,337 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 153,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 146,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,228 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,122 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 126,435 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joint rubbers have slight cracks present

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abnormal vibration on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 105,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on chassis plate is 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,887 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emission plate limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 37,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,111 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 XMU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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