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S552 AWP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,528 mi
Last recorded123,528 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 AWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R INNER BRAKE HOSE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY / LIFT IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 123,518 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R INNER BRAKE HOSE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R HAND BRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

REAR BEAM SUSPENSION AXLE ON LIMIT OF CORROSION IN SEVERAL PLACES

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

SLIGHT PLAY / LIFT IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AXLE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,981 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R HANDBRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

REAR BEAM AXLE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Mar 2011 103,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R HANDBRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

REAR BEAM AXLE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 97,251 miles

1 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BEAM AXLE FRONT TUBES GETTING RUSTY

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS

Fail 12 May 2010 97,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

FREE PLAY ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BEAM AXLE FRONT TUBES GETTING RUSTY

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS

Pass 11 May 2009 89,279 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 89,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,853 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,708 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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S552 AWP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S552 AWP, 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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S552 AWP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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