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V524 JPM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

212,085 mi
Last recorded212,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 JPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 212,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 212,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 235,454 miles

Advise; Both nearside &offside outer body sill damaged.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 235,454 miles

Advise; Both nearside &offside outer body sill damaged.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 220,417 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 220,417 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 208,950 miles

Advise; Both front tyre worn at inner / outer edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2017 208,950 miles

Advise; Both front tyre worn at inner / outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 201,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 190,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 177,964 miles

all four tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,182 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres show perishing and cracking / n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

high level brake light has segments not working

slight perishing in n/s/f brake hose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 165,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres show perishing and cracking / n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

high level brake light has segments not working

slight perishing in n/s/f brake hose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 151,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

phone holder attached to windscreen not considerd adversely affecting view.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 151,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

phone holder attached to windscreen not considerd adversely affecting view.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 145,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 145,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 141,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 136,791 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 136,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 126,760 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 111,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 111,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,166 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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V524 JPM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V524 JPM, 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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V524 JPM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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