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FV60 VLU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,678 mi
Last recorded158,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 VLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,511 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 131,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,088 miles

Coolant leak

Emissions are too clean to register a result

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre has a deep cut but no cords visable

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,088 miles

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

Coolant leak

Emissions are too clean to register a result

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre has a deep cut but no cords visable

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 VLU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLU, 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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What year was FV60 VLU registered?

FV60 VLU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is FV60 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV60 VLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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