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YJ10 MSX

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,181 mi
Last recorded214,181 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ10 MSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 214,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 214,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 206,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 195,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 184,488 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 174,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 174,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 165,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 165,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 165,346 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 161,172 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscruing some componenets

Fail 27 Jan 2020 160,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers cannot be checked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2019 155,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 155,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,150 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 151,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and os front console bushes slight wear present

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,442 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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YJ10 MSX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ10 MSX, 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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YJ10 MSX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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