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LB59 YCS

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,383 mi
Last recorded180,383 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 YCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 180,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both TCA rear bushes (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 174,413 miles

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

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

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 Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 168,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lateral arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 165,115 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 161,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 159,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 157,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear shock dust cover supports split

Fail 18 Jan 2019 157,395 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 15 Jan 2018 152,305 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 142,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,920 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER STIFF

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE NOT TO CORDS

Offside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SEAT BELT

Fail 7 Jan 2016 133,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT WISH BONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

HAND BRAKE LEVER STIFF

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE NOT TO CORDS

Offside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SEAT BELT

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 123,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,595 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Rear brake pads getting low

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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LB59 YCS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 LB59 YCS, 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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LB59 YCS is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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