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V212 EKS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,968 mi
Last recorded147,968 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 EKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 147,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front of both sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,806 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 119,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,480 miles

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

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

both rear discs/pads rusting/wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,878 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear out on inner edges

exshaust system mid and rear corroded

front and rear brake discs starting to on inner surfaces

Pass 6 Oct 2005 80,877 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear out on inner edges

exshaust system mid and rear corroded

front and rear brake discs starting to on inner surfaces

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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V212 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V212 EKS, 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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V212 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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