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KS10 ZXU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,475 mi
Last recorded166,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 ZXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 166,475 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Emissions to weak to read

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 158,998 miles

Emissions are to weak to read

Pass 5 Sep 2024 152,808 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 152,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords there is a large nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

the bonnet safety catch is siezed

Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 142,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 117,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 104,895 miles

Offside rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 May 2017 104,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2016 93,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,136 miles

T.P.M light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

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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KS10 ZXU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS10 ZXU, 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 KS10 ZXU registered?

KS10 ZXU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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The MOT history for KS10 ZXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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