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V39 EBL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 EBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,731 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 142,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 130,691 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 119,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 119,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 107,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,615 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 99,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 89,127 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 89,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,526 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 79,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,662 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,649 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 50,299 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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V39 EBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V39 EBL, 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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V39 EBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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