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EF59 OVM

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,659 mi
Last recorded211,659 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 211,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 181,573 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,047 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 156,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 130,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,893 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

light scrathes to screen

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 OVM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF59 OVM, 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 EF59 OVM registered?

EF59 OVM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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The MOT history for EF59 OVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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