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GV10 KVZ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 KVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 159,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 144,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,435 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,369 miles

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

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,796 miles

Rear bump stops split

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear bump stops split

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,975 miles

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

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

both side rear suspension bump stops deteriorated and adrift

rear wiper poor

sill damaged to both side front

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,975 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both side rear suspension bump stops deteriorated and adrift

rear wiper poor

sill damaged to both side front

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,400 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops split in half

Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Rear bump stops split in half

Rear discs corroded on braking face

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,943 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 1,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 371 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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GV10 KVZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV10 KVZ, 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 GV10 KVZ registered?

GV10 KVZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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