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V281 JCY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,414 mi
Last recorded195,414 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 JCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2023 195,414 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Central Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 189,670 miles

Central Rear rear axle and components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 184,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2020 179,449 miles

Central Front under tray fitted blocking veiw of some components

Central Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 176,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 168,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,268 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 155,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,610 miles

o/s/f inner steering jiont has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 140,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,761 miles

Both Front Brake discs Wearing thin.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 106,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,555 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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V281 JCY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V281 JCY, 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 V281 JCY registered?

V281 JCY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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