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V903 JKJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,387 mi
Last recorded195,387 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 JKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 195,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 195,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 194,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 194,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 191,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 191,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 190,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,499 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 188,494 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 183,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 183,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 180,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses well cracked

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 7 Oct 2013 180,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses well cracked

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

front brake discs well worn

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 176,180 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 176,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2011 174,506 miles

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

Rear brakes show unbalance but meet MOT requirement

Pass 19 Oct 2011 174,506 miles

Rear brakes show unbalance but meet MOT requirement

Pass 9 Sep 2010 171,068 miles

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside headlamp beam corrector badly fitted adversely effecting beam pattern

Offside headlamp beam corrector badly fitted having absolutely no effect on beam pattern

Fail 9 Sep 2010 171,068 miles

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp beam corrector badly fitted adversely effecting beam pattern

Offside headlamp beam corrector badly fitted having absolutely no effect on beam pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2009 162,459 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked but not to cord

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,816 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

removed national trust sticker from screen

Pass 8 Oct 2007 136,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 136,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 123,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 123,015 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005
Fail 7 Oct 2005 108,484 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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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V903 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V903 JKJ, 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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V903 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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