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M31 HBA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,149 mi
Last recorded127,149 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 HBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 127,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,114 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,477 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 113,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 106,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 98,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 86,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 47,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,978 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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M31 HBA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M31 HBA, 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 M31 HBA registered?

M31 HBA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2010.

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