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V990 TRP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,772 mi
Last recorded159,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 TRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 159,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cable tied to strut unable to see full brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Lamp taped in place (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Cable tied to strut unable to see full brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights inoperative

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 155,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

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

travel on service brake pedal

Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,376 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

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

travel on service brake pedal

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 142,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 137,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 132,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 123,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,749 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 116,749 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,637 miles

front exhaust section corroded and blowing slighty

n/s handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear number plate faded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,311 miles

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

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)

n/s handbrake performance low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 81,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,147 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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V990 TRP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V990 TRP, 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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V990 TRP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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