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V180 ECN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,505 mi
Last recorded126,505 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 126,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,086 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle beam

o/s and n/s front wishbone - inner - rear bushes starting to split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear shock-absorber bodies

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,790 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads - o/s slightly more worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 102,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads getting low

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar D bush

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,382 miles

brake pads (front) getting low - surface corrosion and light scoring on discs

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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V180 ECN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V180 ECN, 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 V180 ECN registered?

V180 ECN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V180 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V180 ECN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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