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RV10 ZJY

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 ZJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 131,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Mid-Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Mid-Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 123,312 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 116,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 116,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,981 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 59,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam/sat nav/sticker ()

both front tyres inner wall spliting

both rear tyres wear uneven

n/s f and o/s/r tyreswall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,117 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,352 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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RV10 ZJY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV10 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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