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HY10 MKA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,451 mi
Last recorded42,451 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 42,451 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective intercooler pipe fault (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

damage to both rear light units

Pass 7 May 2025 42,322 miles

damage to both rear light units

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 42,004 miles

both rear light lenses broken

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 41,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 41,731 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse light cluster damaged

Offside Rear reverse light cluster damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,424 miles

damage to both rear light lenses

Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,993 miles

undertray hangs down

Fail 9 Apr 2021 40,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertray hangs down

Fail 23 Jan 2021 40,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to n/s mirror unit

damage to rear light lenses and rear reflectors

various body panel damage

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,760 miles

damage to n/s mirror cover

damage to rear light lenses

rear reflectors damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,440 miles

all rear seats folded down part check done on seatbelts

both rear light units damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

rear reflectors damaged

rear washer not working

various body panels damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2019 38,440 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seats folded down part check done on seatbelts

both rear light units damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

rear reflectors damaged

rear washer not working

various body panels damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,339 miles

both rear reflectors damaged

both rear tyres perished

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r light lense broken

o/s/r tyre wearing low

various body panels damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,885 miles

all rear seats folded away

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

rear washer not working

various body panels damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,218 miles

front tyres perishing and wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,890 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres starting to perish

front grill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,374 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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HY10 MKA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HY10 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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