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MK10 XHJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,809 mi
Last recorded225,809 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 225,809 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 222,576 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres getting low. 205/55/16

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 212,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 208,135 miles

alloy wheel been put in boot and steel spare on offside front

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc been hot (discoloured)

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 208,135 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc been hot (discoloured)

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

alloy wheel been put in boot and steel spare on offside front

Pass 2 Dec 2021 202,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 197,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 182,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 159,206 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 159,206 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 137,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 137,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2016 118,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,627 miles

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 XHJ 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 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 MK10 XHJ, 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 MK10 XHJ registered?

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

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