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V106 JFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,086 mi
Last recorded187,086 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 JFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 187,086 miles

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

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

both sills to floor damaged at front both sides

Pass 28 Oct 2011 172,741 miles

Both front outer sill edges damaged to floor

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 162,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 154,491 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 154,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 154,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 146,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 136,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 130,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 127,934 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 127,934 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V106 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 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 V106 JFL, 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 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V106 JFL registered?

V106 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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