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YN10 MLZ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN10 MLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ( and casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

under trays

wear and movement in all front trailing arm support bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2025 138,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ( and casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

under trays

wear and movement in all front trailing arm support bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2024 133,911 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front shock absorber casing corroded ,and has light mist of oil

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

under trays fitted

wear and movement in all front trailing arm support bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,197 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,390 miles

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 18 Dec 2018 101,453 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,802 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,471 miles

covers / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,471 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,938 miles

covers / under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YN10 MLZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YN10 MLZ, 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 YN10 MLZ registered?

YN10 MLZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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