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V662 EFJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,574 mi
Last recorded214,574 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 214,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 206,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 198,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 190,176 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 183,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 171,724 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 162,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 157,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 147,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise attention to tow bar assemberly.

Fail 28 May 2010 147,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise attention to tow bar assemberly.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 127,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack radius arm has movement on inner fixing

Pass 12 May 2006 87,787 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 87,787 miles

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

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

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

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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V662 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V662 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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V662 EFJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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