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ODD3875

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,636 mi
Last recorded166,636 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD3875
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2012 166,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 158,918 miles

smoke test levels close to limit

vehicle is of foreign registration and is fitted with black number plates to front and rear

Fail 17 Sep 2011 158,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

smoke test levels close to limit

vehicle is of foreign registration and is fitted with black number plates to front and rear

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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ODD3875 is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 ODD3875, 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 ODD3875 registered?

ODD3875 is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is ODD3875 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODD3875 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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