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S674 UDP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 UDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,759 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,429 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,272 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,597 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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,183 miles

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,245 miles

nearside front indicator lamp lens slightly damaged

small hole in offside headlamp lens

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,245 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

nearside front indicator lamp lens slightly damaged

small hole in offside headlamp lens

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brakes noisy when brake pedal is applied

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,616 miles

Advise on damage to o/s headlamp

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Advise on o/s/f indicator starting to flash white light

Advise on play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,616 miles

Advise on damage to o/s headlamp

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Advise on o/s/f indicator starting to flash white light

Advise on play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,401 miles

Advise on both front tyres perished slightly

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp lense cracked

Advise on n/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on o/s headlamp cracked slightly

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,531 miles

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Advise on o/s headlamp lense cracked

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,531 miles

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Advise on o/s headlamp lense cracked

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,489 miles

Advise on n/s/f indicator lamp cracked slightly

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,614 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,614 miles

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

Advise on n/s/f indicator lens cracked slightly

Advise on n/s/f indicator/hazard warning light starting to flash white light

Advise on o/s/f headlamp lens cracked slightly

Advise on screw in n/s/r tyre

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,071 miles

advised on wear to o/s/r tyre

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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S674 UDP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S674 UDP, 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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S674 UDP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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