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V970 EJH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,584 mi
Last recorded126,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 EJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,885 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,396 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,543 miles

front and rear brakes squeaking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,543 miles

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

front and rear brakes squeaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,090 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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V970 EJH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V970 EJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V970 EJH registered?

V970 EJH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V970 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 EJH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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