2010 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · MW59 FLZ
2010 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 123,306 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW59 FLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 123,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW59 FLZ 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 (MW59 FLZ) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MW59 FLZ Mileage History
- 21/08/2023115,000 mi
- 12/08/2024117,634 mi+2,634 mi
- 27/08/2025120,664 mi+3,030 mi
- 28/08/2025120,669 mi+5 mi
- 23/10/2026123,306 mi+2,637 mi
Average of roughly 2,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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