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EFZ 5011

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,975 mi
Last recorded206,975 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 5011
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 206,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 206,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 194,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 181,365 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 181,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 167,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 136,195 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,554 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

top and bottom engine covers and underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2016 98,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont travel freely and is very noisy (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top and bottom engine covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 56,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,199 miles

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

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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EFZ 5011 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ 5011, 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 EFZ 5011 registered?

EFZ 5011 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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