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YH10 GKU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,127 mi
Last recorded174,127 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 GKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 174,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 148,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,032 miles

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,223 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 137,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,955 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,468 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,716 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,891 miles

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

service light illuminated

slight bind nearside rear

Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

service light illuminated

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 58,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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