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V562 EJF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,647 mi
Last recorded126,647 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 EJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 126,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 May 2018 121,799 miles

Front to rear brake pipe has corrosion at nearside rear

Fail 1 May 2018 121,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipe has corrosion at nearside rear

Pass 4 May 2017 115,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 112,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 112,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 103,450 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket weld/s broken and CAT weld 'sooting'

Front reg plate de-laminating

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Wear in steering-track rods inner joints,(especially offside) but play at steering wheel within limits

Fail 1 May 2015 103,450 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust centre section bracket weld/s broken and CAT weld 'sooting'

Front reg plate de-laminating

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Wear in steering-track rods inner joints,(especially offside) but play at steering wheel within limits

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,773 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket broken- (section secure)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear position light poor

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Offside steering rod has play; slight play in nearside

Slight damage to w/screen and front reg plate

Pass 3 May 2013 75,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount broken

off side front track rod hasd play at steering rack

Fail 1 May 2013 75,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount broken

off side front track rod hasd play at steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012 59,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front sill dented; offside rear damaged/corroding

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Offside front wheel inclined to lock intermittantly when spun in reverse!

Offside steering rod inner ball joint has slight play

Play in McPherson strut top mountings esp. nearside

Some front brakes imballance

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V. slight seperation of nearside front wishbone back bush

V. slight wheel bearing noise- offside front

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,495 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front sill dented; offside rear damaged/corroding

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Offside front wheel inclined to lock intermittantly when spun in reverse!

Offside steering rod inner ball joint has slight play

Play in McPherson strut top mountings esp. nearside

Rear brake calliper (handbrake) arms do not return to 'stops'

Some rear footbrakes unequal effort. (lower effort to nearside)

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V. slight seperation of nearside front wishbone back bush

V. slight wheel bearing noise- offside front

Pass 4 May 2011 47,788 miles

Front and rear indicator lights colour fading to white

Nearside front sill lip dented, offside rear lip corroding

Nearside rear damper gaiter / bump-stop deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2011 47,788 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear damper gaiter / bump-stop deteriorating

Front and rear indicator lights colour fading to white

Nearside front sill lip dented, offside rear lip corroding

Offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,289 miles

Play in nearside front McPherson strut top mounting

Slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,649 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 23,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 15,825 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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V562 EJF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V562 EJF, 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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V562 EJF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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