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SK10 HVB

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,498 mi
Last recorded194,498 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 HVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 194,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 166,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 151,467 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

rear under body surface corrosion

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 18 Apr 2024 151,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

rear under body surface corrosion

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,305 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 145,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 138,124 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges/ Slight Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 118,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,414 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 107,386 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 49,065 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty switch seized (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,834 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SK10 HVB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,600cc diesel 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 SK10 HVB, 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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SK10 HVB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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