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V122 JFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,514 mi
Last recorded146,514 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 JFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,514 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 143,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 140,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 133,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 132,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 128,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 123,058 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 123,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 117,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,540 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak on engine

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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V122 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V122 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 V122 JFL registered?

V122 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V122 JFL safe to buy?

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