2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FV10 XMS
2010 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2010. Recorded mileage 198,010 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV10 XMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 198,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV10 XMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Skoda Octavia (FV10 XMS) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FV10 XMS Mileage History
- 01/06/2023154,438 mi
- 03/06/2024173,140 mi+18,702 mi
- 03/06/2025191,118 mi+17,978 mi
- 03/06/2025191,128 mi+10 mi
- 29/06/2026198,010 mi+6,882 mi
Average of roughly 14,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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