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V429 OHJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,655 mi
Last recorded179,655 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 OHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 179,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 179,638 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 179,638 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 179,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 179,613 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 179,016 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 179,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 177,360 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and offside on 2 mm (195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 174,168 miles

both sills damaged

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2017 174,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes very low and in a poor condition

front subframe mounts corroded

front tyres low on tread

offside sill damaged

rear brake mounting plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2016 173,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2016 173,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2015 170,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2015 170,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and inner sidewall perishing/splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 164,132 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 164,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 158,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 158,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 152,638 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhasut secure

front and rear coil springs corroded

movement in front top mounts

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

rear number plate fayed

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2012 152,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhasut secure

front and rear coil springs corroded

long brake pedal travel needs attention

movement in front top mounts

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

rear number plate fayed

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2011 145,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 141,437 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 134,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2009 134,090 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,674 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 122,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 113,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 95,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,473 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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V429 OHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V429 OHJ, 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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V429 OHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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