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S518 RDD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 RDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,360 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,916 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

cosmetic damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

cosmetic damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,525 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2018 66,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,418 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,418 miles

Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,611 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tax Disc Positioned inappropiately

Fail 1 Feb 2012 50,002 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tax Disc Positioned inappropiately

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,348 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,591 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,275 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,182 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,388 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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S518 RDD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S518 RDD, 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 S518 RDD registered?

S518 RDD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S518 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 RDD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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