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PY10 HBJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,598 mi
Last recorded184,598 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 HBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 184,598 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 172,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 162,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner side wall ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 162,742 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner side wall ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 155,404 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 155,394 miles

Emissions not tested thick black smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,335 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 148,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 144,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn un-even

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,639 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,124 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 13 Jul 2011 32,928 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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PY10 HBJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY10 HBJ, 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 PY10 HBJ registered?

PY10 HBJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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The MOT history for PY10 HBJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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