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VE10 FZA

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

295,380 mi
Last recorded295,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 FZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 295,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Under Try Fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 295,147 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under Try Fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 288,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 288,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 243,265 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 194,512 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 194,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,407 miles

brake pad light on[ pads ok]

Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,389 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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VE10 FZA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE10 FZA, 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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VE10 FZA is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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