1999 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · V417 DAH
1999 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 93,116 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V417 DAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 93,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V417 DAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Skoda Octavia (V417 DAH) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
V417 DAH Mileage History
- 11/01/202289,736 mi
- 05/01/202393,101 mi+3,365 mi
- 18/01/202393,116 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,315 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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