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GJ10 HZS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 HZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 157,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 152,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 152,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 146,483 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,535 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 120,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and uneven tread wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 205/55 VR16

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 23,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,491 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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GJ10 HZS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ10 HZS, 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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GJ10 HZS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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