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V203 JFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,883 mi
Last recorded148,883 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 JFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 142,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 142,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 134,648 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 125,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,157 miles

inner rack slight wear/play

Fail 16 Sep 2011 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner rack slight wear/play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 106,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 100,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 92,843 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,654 miles

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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V203 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V203 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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V203 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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