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GL10 BBU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,655 mi
Last recorded166,655 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 BBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 166,655 miles

An illuminated brake pad wear indicator on dash

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

Front Bumper damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 166,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure 'D' bush mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

An illuminated brake pad wear indicator on dash

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

Front Bumper damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 158,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 147,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 147,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,212 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,212 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,341 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

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

Rear suspect brake pads becoming low

Fail 29 Nov 2019 96,341 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspect brake pads becoming low

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,232 miles

undertay fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 79,231 miles

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

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

undertay fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2017 68,136 miles

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres uneven wear

lower arm rear bushes cracking

offside rear tyre bald inside edge

tyres cracking and perishing

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,107 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,157 miles

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

both fron tyres sho a scrubbed outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre shows a scrubbed outer sidewall ; perrished and cracking between the tread

under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre badly scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges and starting to crack up in deep part of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres becoming low on tread

n/s/f tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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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GL10 BBU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL10 BBU, 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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GL10 BBU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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