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V213 EKS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 EKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,582 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,575 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,678 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,807 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,664 miles

customer played with brake lights on test and got them working

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,664 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

customer played with brake lights on test and got them working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,053 miles

front wishbone bushes wear

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,513 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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V213 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V213 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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What year was V213 EKS registered?

V213 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V213 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V213 EKS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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