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V848 LKJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

273,401 mi
Last recorded273,401 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 LKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 273,401 miles

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

both sills damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2017 273,399 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

both sills damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2016 264,800 miles

Offside Rear door cannot be opened from outside

Offside sill damaged

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 264,798 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Rear door cannot be opened from outside

Offside sill damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 257,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 257,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 247,159 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

swept area of windscreen cracked over 40mm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 247,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

swept area of windscreen cracked over 40mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 233,326 miles

outer sill damage

service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 221,009 miles

front no plate smashed

Fail 19 Sep 2012 220,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front no plate smashed

Pass 26 Sep 2011 210,557 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 210,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 198,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 198,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 184,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 184,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 179,006 miles

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 179,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 167,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 148,775 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 148,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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V848 LKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V848 LKJ, 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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V848 LKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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