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S843 KNV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 KNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,030 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 142,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 141,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,746 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 128,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 122,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 115,553 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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S843 KNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S843 KNV, 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 S843 KNV registered?

S843 KNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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