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V820 UJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

192,459 mi
Last recorded192,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 UJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 192,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 191,331 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 191,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 191,276 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 191,276 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 190,704 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 190,704 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 190,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 189,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 189,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 188,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 188,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 187,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 187,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 185,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 185,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 184,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 183,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 182,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 172,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 160,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 147,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,197 miles

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

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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V820 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V820 UJO, 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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What year was V820 UJO registered?

V820 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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