MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag Light on dash
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag Light on dash
airbag light illuminated
front discs slightly corroded
lower arm bushes split
middle exhaust hanger missing
oil leak
spare wheel fitted to nearside front
varius oil leaks / exhaust corroded / front and rear brake discs corroded / curb damage to alloy wheels / rear shocker guards insecure / rear coil springs corrded
unable to test rear seat belts fully due to cargo , stone chips in screen ( repair patch ) , heavy engine oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust , coil springs corroded
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
various oil leaks , damage to alloy rims , exhaust system corroded , front brake discs heavily worn , rear brake discs corroded/pitted
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V831 EAL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V831 EAL, 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 V831 EAL registered?
V831 EAL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V831 EAL safe to buy?
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