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FV10 XWJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

341,681 mi
Last recorded341,681 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 341,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing but still operational. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wear inner edge

Fail 21 May 2018 341,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Brake/ sidelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing but still operational. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wear inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 334,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate, cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front seat belt flexible stalk plastic surrounding/covering missing

Fail 4 May 2017 334,087 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate, cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front seat belt flexible stalk plastic surrounding/covering missing

Pass 18 May 2016 319,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 257,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 257,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 195,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 194,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 134,367 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 XWJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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