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EF59 WZJ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

304,448 mi
Last recorded304,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 WZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 304,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 291,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S Rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 291,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S Rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S Rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 250,455 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 250,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted beam height (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted beam height (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 221,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 220,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 206,485 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 206,383 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 173,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 142,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 129,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,007 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 WZJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

EF59 WZJ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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