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V503 EES

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 EES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 111,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.57 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper split (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside service brake readings 142 offside service brake reading 106 imbalance 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,118 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,301 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,069 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

middle exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2011 55,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,842 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,248 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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V503 EES is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V503 EES, 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 V503 EES registered?

V503 EES is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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