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LB59 YCW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,452 mi
Last recorded164,452 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 YCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 164,452 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle damaged, functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 11 May 2022 157,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 157,387 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 150,471 miles

brake fluid becoming contaminated

Pass 12 May 2020 144,763 miles

brake fluid becoming contaminated

handbrake only just met required efficiency

Fail 12 May 2020 144,763 miles

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

brake fluid becoming contaminated

handbrake only just met required efficiency

Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,064 miles

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

PARK BRAKE LOW EFFCIENCY

Pass 12 May 2018 123,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2018 123,177 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged VERY WORN / CRACKED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 109,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 96,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,310 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 YCW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCW, 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 LB59 YCW registered?

LB59 YCW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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