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RV10 BYT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,891 mi
Last recorded147,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 BYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,891 miles

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 29 Jan 2026 147,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2025 140,709 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion to suspension components/under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,786 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing but functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle outer casing damaged but functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 120,777 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing but functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle outer casing damaged but functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,631 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,148 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,834 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,834 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,978 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are worn uneven on inner edge with some sections worn smooth recommend replacement

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,978 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres are worn uneven on inner edge with some sections worn smooth recommend replacement

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,965 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres mis shaped inner edges

wiper blades smeary (clear screen)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,212 miles

both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edges

centre rear seat belt buckle casing deteriorated[operation unaffected]

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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RV10 BYT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 RV10 BYT, 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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RV10 BYT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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