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GJ10 HZU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 HZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 62,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 59,298 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 59,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak water pump

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,294 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,788 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,086 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 49,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall bigger than 25mm and worn inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall bigger than 25mm and worn inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,684 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts in outside sidewall,but not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 May 2017 36,484 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 36,484 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,160 miles

n/s/front tyre 1/2 flat at 14 psi

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,619 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 16,500 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 HZU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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