1999 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · V98 EKS
1999 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 80,200 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V98 EKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 80,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V98 EKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Skoda Octavia (V98 EKS) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached loose in hub fixing (drive shaft securing nut) (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V98 EKS Mileage History
- 19/09/202476,297 mi
- 20/09/202476,304 mi+7 mi
- 29/08/202576,368 mi+64 mi
- 21/09/202680,197 mi+3,829 mi
- 22/09/202680,200 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,945 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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