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V722 EHT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 EHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,636 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very dangerous in need of repair immediately ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very dangerous in need of repair immediately ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust mount loose [weld broken]

centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.

front suspension arms,rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

rear brake disc`s slightly worn and pitted surface edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,557 miles

rear brake disc`s,slightly pitted surface edges.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,269 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre stop bulb inoperative.

front tyres 2.5mm.tread depth.

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded surface edges.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,269 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

centre stop bulb inoperative.

front tyres 2.5mm.tread depth.

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded surface edges.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,861 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,861 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wiper blade ends split.

rear no .plate delaminating.

slight leak from offside inner driveshaft gaiter.

slight play, inner track rods.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,061 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper blade ends split.

rear no .plate delaminating.

slight leak from offside inner driveshaft gaiter.

slight play, inner track rods.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 73,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,575 miles

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.

slight leak from offside inner driveshaft gaiter[clip required]

Pass 22 Sep 2005 66,689 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

front and rear tyres worn inner and outer edges.

offside rear tyre 2.0mm. tread.

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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V722 EHT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V722 EHT, 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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V722 EHT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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