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V657 EFJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,717 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split

poor beam image n/s headlight

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,791 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,790 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2009 106,324 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2008 97,049 miles

both front strut top mounts, movement on limit

both front tyres heavily perished and n/s/f on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 87,161 miles

nearside rear taillamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,519 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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V657 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V657 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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What year was V657 EFJ registered?

V657 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V657 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V657 EFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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