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HY10 LYX

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 LYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 79,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,126 miles

advise screen chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2025 77,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise screen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise front tyres have cracks

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise front tyres have cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,949 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 52,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 48,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,558 miles

both rear tyres misshaped and perished

console bushes starting to split

front discs lipped and corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 40,558 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Unable to pull out for fog lamps (1.7.1)

both rear tyres misshaped and perished

console bushes starting to split

front discs lipped and corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,542 miles

Switch for rear fog lamp is stiff to operate.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

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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HY10 LYX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HY10 LYX, 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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HY10 LYX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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