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SW10 GVY

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 130,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,239 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (slight cracking) (2.4.G.2)

underside has covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,672 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 50,669 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,962 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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SW10 GVY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW10 GVY, 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 SW10 GVY registered?

SW10 GVY is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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