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FV60 VLT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,150 mi
Last recorded158,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 VLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 158,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 158,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn no visible tread replace asap both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 149,837 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 149,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open relice handle missing (3.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 142,841 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 142,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective rubber boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to tyre's structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to tyre's structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

windscreen washer fluid smells contaminated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 134,544 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,755 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm of tread left 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 8 Dec 2014 68,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,885 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear tyres out of shape

front no plate damaged

grease loss from both front outer cv gaiters

nearside rear bump stop slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

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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FV60 VLT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FV60 VLT, 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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FV60 VLT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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