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V656 EFJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

273,307 mi
Last recorded273,307 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 273,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

intercooler leaking & n/s headlight damaged (fog)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 273,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

intercooler leaking & n/s headlight damaged (fog)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 259,546 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 259,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 246,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 224,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 210,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 210,352 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 174,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 174,245 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 131,085 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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V656 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V656 EFJ, 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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V656 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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