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V125 JFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,949 mi
Last recorded223,949 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 JFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 223,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes coverd in grease unable to inspect

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front shox top mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2009 223,949 miles

brake pipes coverd in grease unable to inspect

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front shox top mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2008 201,071 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 201,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 167,649 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 134,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V125 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V125 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 V125 JFL registered?

V125 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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