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V823 UJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,901 mi
Last recorded163,901 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 UJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 163,901 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 152,721 miles

Front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 152,721 miles

Front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 152,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

front wipers smeary

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 129,448 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

off side mirror cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,208 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 87,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 87,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,063 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise heavy oil leak on engine

advise slight play in both front top suspension mounts

engine oil below minimum ( topped up to test emmisions )

Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise heavy oil leak on engine

advise slight play in both front top suspension mounts

engine oil below minimum ( topped up to test emmisions )

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,551 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

nearside front tyre worn badly on both edges

Pass 26 Jan 2008 67,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,846 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,846 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

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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V823 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V823 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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V823 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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