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PY59 LBV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,570 mi
Last recorded145,570 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 LBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 145,570 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 145,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides, unable to check condition of wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 124,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,574 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,778 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 68,778 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,730 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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PY59 LBV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PY59 LBV, 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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PY59 LBV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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