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GV59 WJZ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,738 mi
Last recorded182,738 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 WJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 182,738 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR CALIPER WET no sign of a leak time of test

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY inner edge and low inner edge and nail in tyre

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2014 182,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR CALIPER WET no sign of a leak time of test

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY inner edge and low inner edge and nail in tyre

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2013 148,882 miles

Emmisions Too Low For Test Print Out

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Removed O/S/F Seatbelt Blank From Stalk To Test Seatbelt

Fail 27 Dec 2013 148,846 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Removed O/S/F Seatbelt Blank From Stalk To Test Seatbelt

Fail 30 Jan 2013 113,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sidelamp alittle dim

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,420 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sidelamp alittle dim

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,097 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet poor

n/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge - needs attention

Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s washer jet poor

n/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge - needs attention

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,851 miles

brake pad warning light on

front pads getting low

snow tyres fitted too front wheels

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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GV59 WJZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV59 WJZ, 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 GV59 WJZ registered?

GV59 WJZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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