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OV10 LFX

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,650 mi
Last recorded199,650 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 LFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 199,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear console mounting bushes offside and nearside perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 188,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear console mounting bushes of offside and nearside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms offside and nearside corroded in coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 188,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear console mounting bushes of offside and nearside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms offside and nearside corroded in coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arms rear console mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms offside and nearside arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 177,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arms rear console mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms offside and nearside arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,622 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low close to wear sensor in pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms offside and nearside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,613 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight pink anti freeze staining in water pump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 130,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,180 miles

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

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

engine smoked when cold , but ok when hot

lower part of rear springs not visible

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,539 miles

COVERS UNDER BONNET

COVERS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Central Rear SEAT BELT STALK HAS COVER MISSING BELT WORKS OK

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

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

Rear COIL SPRINGS (LOWER) COULD NOT BE SEEN ON INSP

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,559 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

outer cover of rear center seatbelt clip missing but working ok ADVISE NEW ONE FITTED SOON

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,818 miles

Front no plate shows slight deteration

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,894 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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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OV10 LFX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV10 LFX, 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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OV10 LFX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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