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FV10 XWA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

363,146 mi
Last recorded363,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 363,146 miles

Front Coolant leak Matrix engine bay ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small amount of play evident on the outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small amount of play evident on the outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Cable is very tight could do with adjustment; likely to break if too much pressure is applied also see wheel did not achieve lock on RBT. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020 360,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 338,917 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 309,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 287,830 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2017 287,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 261,755 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 261,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 222,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 222,334 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 176,527 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 176,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 108,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 108,885 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)

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

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

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 XWA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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