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V465 JEG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,748 mi
Last recorded196,748 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV465 JEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 196,748 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 196,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 179,535 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 179,447 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 166,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 166,672 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear seats folded down unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 29 Aug 2014 160,842 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 160,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 152,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 152,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 145,499 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 145,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 135,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,973 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 119,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 108,580 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 108,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,509 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 90,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 68,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT INDCATORS DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 68,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT INDCATORS DETERIORATING

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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V465 JEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V465 JEG, 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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V465 JEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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