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M17 MFH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 157,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,635 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 133,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,533 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,929 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 99,929 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 93,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,814 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 58,160 miles

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

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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M17 MFH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M17 MFH, 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 M17 MFH registered?

M17 MFH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is M17 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 MFH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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