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WV10 SXB

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

294,098 mi
Last recorded294,098 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 SXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 294,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 265,341 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 239,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 230,559 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 216,923 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 216,923 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 203,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect [at bothsides] (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 203,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect [at bothsides] (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 186,786 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2019 186,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2018 172,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 160,118 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 160,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,570 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,394 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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WV10 SXB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WV10 SXB, 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 WV10 SXB registered?

WV10 SXB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WV10 SXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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