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V943 EEX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 EEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 168,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 168,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 162,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,731 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 155,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,219 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 149,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 142,879 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 142,879 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 136,808 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 136,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,824 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 129,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bothside rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,834 miles

bothside front tyres worn to 2 mm.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 122,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bothside front tyres worn to 2 mm.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 116,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 100,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 96,337 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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V943 EEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V943 EEX, 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 V943 EEX registered?

V943 EEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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