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S242 VPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,425 mi
Last recorded184,425 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 184,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 176,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 163,771 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 163,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 148,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

top engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

top engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,341 miles

Slight feathering to rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,664 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slighty perished on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2007 103,954 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slighty perished on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,673 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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S242 VPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S242 VPP, 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 S242 VPP registered?

S242 VPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S242 VPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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