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S778 RKL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,047 mi
Last recorded168,047 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 RKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 May 2011 168,047 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 147,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,769 miles

engine surging

Pass 7 Jan 2008 134,459 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 124,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 108,646 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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S778 RKL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S778 RKL, 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 S778 RKL registered?

S778 RKL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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