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V98 EKS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 EKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 80,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor area deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 80,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill to floor patch insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached loose in hub fixing (drive shaft securing nut) (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor area deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,304 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 76,297 miles

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached inner sills not plated properly not welded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached inner sills not welded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 74,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,748 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,030 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,626 miles

Exhaust system corroded

oil leak -gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,814 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,682 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,620 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function X2 (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,649 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 55,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,091 miles

nearside rear hand brake just met

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,036 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,621 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 36,746 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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V98 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V98 EKS, 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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V98 EKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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