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MK10 XHG

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 189,808 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge walls both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,704 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 171,936 miles

Long brake pedal travel

Pass 27 Apr 2023 170,702 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders .

Front and rear suspension components in rusty condition.

Handbrake lever travel getting high effort only just met required limits.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,511 miles

Offside indicator tell tale faulty

Fail 8 Mar 2022 168,505 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside indicator tell tale faulty

Pass 10 Mar 2021 166,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer brake pad wearing lower than others?

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 145,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 145,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,800 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted

park brake lever slightly stiff in operation

Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted

park brake lever slightly stiff in operation

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 90,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front windscreen has small chips in swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front windscreen has small chips in swept area

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,125 miles

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

Offside 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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MK10 XHG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK10 XHG, 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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MK10 XHG is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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