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GK10 WHZ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 WHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 145,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY. Parking Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 50%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,590 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 133,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 127,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 119,845 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,330 miles

205 60 15 91 v

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished 2011 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two deep small cuts in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock dust covers are worn and insecure piston stems exposed

nsf inner brake pad wear sensor is close to the brake disk as yet light is not displayed

Fail 25 Mar 2021 107,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working switch faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working faulty switch (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

205 60 15 91 v

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished 2011 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two deep small cuts in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock dust covers are worn and insecure piston stems exposed

nsf inner brake pad wear sensor is close to the brake disk as yet light is not displayed

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake disc lipped

Fail 8 Feb 2020 104,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake disc lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wheels becoming stiff to turn

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 91,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,752 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,440 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,122 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,532 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,762 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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GK10 WHZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK10 WHZ, 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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GK10 WHZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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