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S788 CPC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 CPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres deteriorating

few small stone chips across screen

nail in side wall nearside rear

oil breather pipe split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,685 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres deteriorating

few small stone chips across screen

nail in side wall nearside rear

oil breather pipe split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,918 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 82,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,234 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,234 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,400 miles

N/S/R/Tyre wall damage. †O/S/R/Tyre lifting of tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,504 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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S788 CPC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S788 CPC, 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 S788 CPC registered?

S788 CPC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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