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V861 UJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 UJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,709 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (rear) wishbone bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 125,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyy#re slightly pereshied

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,690 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,103 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,519 miles

Offside and nearside front tyre,s wearing off on inner edge,s.

Pass 15 May 2012 78,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 75,073 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,073 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 69,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,606 miles

front bumper is split

Fail 8 May 2008 54,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front bumper is split

Pass 11 May 2007 45,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,366 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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V861 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V861 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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V861 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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