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EF59 FVV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,109 mi
Last recorded248,109 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 248,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 233,757 miles

Nearside crack on windscreen not in drivers view of the road

low emitter

Fail 2 Jun 2017 233,756 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside crack on windscreen not in drivers view of the road

low emitter

Pass 10 Dec 2016 211,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 211,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 192,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 170,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 145,921 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 145,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,295 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,747 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,493 miles

Both front console bushes slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cut in OSF tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cordes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,348 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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EF59 FVV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF59 FVV, 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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EF59 FVV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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