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B9 DCY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

57,622 mi
Last recorded57,622 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 57,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 131,842 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,285 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 80,715 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 80,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,745 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 35,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,278 miles

offside and nearside front tyre casings cracked

offside and nearside rear tyre casings cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,052 miles

Advise all tyres slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,739 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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B9 DCY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 B9 DCY, 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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What year was B9 DCY registered?

B9 DCY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B9 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 DCY shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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