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V723 JAT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,709 mi
Last recorded67,709 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 JAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,709 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,709 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system and mountings corroded

advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges and tread getting low

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise very slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,087 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front and rear brake hose ferules corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

front and rear brake hose ferules corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated - corrosion

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriated - pin holed - wet

Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriated - corrosion

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriated - pin holed - wet

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,844 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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V723 JAT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V723 JAT, 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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V723 JAT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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