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YH10 BFO

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,704 mi
Last recorded169,704 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 BFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 169,704 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

dpf warning light

heater plug light flashing

Fail 16 Sep 2020 169,704 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

dpf warning light

heater plug light flashing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,589 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres worn to inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,030 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 135,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,599 miles

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

bonnet prop locator missing

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism missing its plastic cover

offside front driveshaft inner cv joint leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

bonnet prop locator missing

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism missing its plastic cover

offside front driveshaft inner cv joint leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

emissions not recorded

engine warning light flashing

glow plug light flashing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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YH10 BFO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YH10 BFO, 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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YH10 BFO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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