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V847 EAL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 EAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 114,636 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 May 2015 114,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,830 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) slightly soft

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,830 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) slightly soft

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,290 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,784 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,209 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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V847 EAL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V847 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 V847 EAL registered?

V847 EAL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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