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V418 ECK

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 ECK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,508 miles

Bulb inop in high mounted stop lamp.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 44,769 miles

O/S/R tyre worn down to 3MM

Pass 4 May 2007 40,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V418 ECK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V418 ECK, 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 V418 ECK registered?

V418 ECK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V418 ECK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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