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V484 ESG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,427 mi
Last recorded116,427 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi/level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring seats , (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also rusty, (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 116,398 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill [damaged by jack] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also rusty, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

grease and underseal applied underside

rear top strut mountings corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

grease and underseal applied underside

rear top strut mountings corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,468 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 111,468 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield slightly insecure (7.1.2)

Front tyre sidewalls perished and tread has uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sills slightly bent and corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield slightly insecure (7.1.2)

Front tyre sidewalls perished and tread has uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sills slightly bent and corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,009 miles

Both front sills damaged and corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,326 miles

Both front sills slightly damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,106 miles

All brake pipes covered

N/s/r slight brake bind

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,074 miles

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

slight wear on offside and nearside steering rack track rods.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,074 miles

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

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

slight wear on offside and nearside steering rack track rods.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,331 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded.

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack tie rods.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 37,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded.

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack tie rods.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear rubber bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,793 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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V484 ESG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V484 ESG, 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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V484 ESG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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