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S175 UPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 UPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 84,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 58,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S175 UPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S175 UPP, 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 S175 UPP registered?

S175 UPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S175 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 UPP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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