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V717 LDV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,706 mi
Last recorded169,706 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 169,706 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front cross member (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 165,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 165,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brakes very noisey on rotation

Offside Rear brake very noisey on rotation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 164,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brakes very noisey on rotation

Offside Rear brake very noisey on rotation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 160,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 159,980 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,091 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 146,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (Drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hand brake on minimum pass 16%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 91,162 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 86,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 74,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in front windscreen

nearside front of outer sill damaged

oil on undertray

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 20 May 2010 74,383 miles

chips in front windscreen

nearside front of outer sill damaged

oil on undertray

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 18 May 2009 68,451 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

oil leaks engine area

slice in nearside rear tyre tread

slight play to nearside front hub

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 63,071 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 63,071 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 May 2007 56,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,136 miles

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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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V717 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V717 LDV, 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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V717 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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