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V436 ECK

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,330 mi
Last recorded305,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 ECK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 305,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 305,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 289,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 274,984 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 256,459 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2017 238,342 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 218,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 198,593 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 198,591 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 181,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2014 181,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2013 163,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 144,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,906 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 104,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 104,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 84,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 75,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 67,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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V436 ECK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V436 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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V436 ECK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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