2010 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · FV10 XYB
2010 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2010. Recorded mileage 138,068 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV10 XYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 138,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV10 XYB 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 XYB) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FV10 XYB Mileage History
- 10/10/2023119,740 mi
- 12/10/2023119,742 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2024127,054 mi+7,312 mi
- 10/10/2024127,124 mi+70 mi
- 23/09/2025138,068 mi+10,944 mi
Average of roughly 9,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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