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LA10 XHU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

246,894 mi
Last recorded246,894 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 XHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 246,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 236,452 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides - leaking water underneath when operated. (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 222,050 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 222,007 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 210,428 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

check front lower ball joints (both sides) - appear to be misaligned.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 208,707 miles

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

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

Small chip in screen zone 'A'

Fail 25 Feb 2021 208,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 206,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 187,809 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 187,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 174,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,754 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge mis-shaped

Pass 1 May 2018 147,784 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r slight white. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,910 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 137,736 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 137,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2016 125,347 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,461 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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LA10 XHU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA10 XHU, 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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LA10 XHU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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