CarVerify

Free Car Check

V685 SNV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,998 mi
Last recorded206,998 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 206,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 196,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 186,580 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 186,575 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 174,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 160,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2012 147,707 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,795 miles

front brake disc inner surface poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2011 135,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake disc inner surface poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 125,935 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 113,497 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 108,535 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 108,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 102,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake starting to bine, showing signs of getting hot

Pass 15 Oct 2005 85,335 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V685 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V685 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V685 SNV?

You can check the full history of V685 SNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V685 SNV registered?

V685 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V685 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 SNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V685 SNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V685 SNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.