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EF59 WZL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,774 mi
Last recorded214,774 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 WZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 214,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 214,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 200,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 188,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 188,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 180,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 180,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 167,994 miles

both rear bump stops are broken

Fail 4 Sep 2018 167,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops are broken

Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,743 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on there inner edges & slightly out of shape.

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 12 Feb 2016 128,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 103,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,987 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 WZL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

EF59 WZL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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