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S844 KNV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 KNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 163,648 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp glass cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp glass cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2015 156,758 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 156,758 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 146,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,124 miles

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

boot not opening

hole in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 10 Jul 2013 138,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

boot not opening

hole in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,290 miles

offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,492 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting long ? recommend inspection

offside headlight has a small hole beam & power not affected

tapley brake test on front brake diff not allowing roller test

wheel trims / engine bay covers giving restricted views

Fail 7 Jun 2011 130,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

handbrake travel getting long ? recommend inspection

offside headlight has a small hole beam & power not affected

tapley brake test on front brake diff not allowing roller test

wheel trims / engine bay covers giving restricted views

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

POWER STERING , PRESSURE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED , AT PUMP , RECOMMEND REPLACE HOSE

advert on tax discs should be removed

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated . clamps at sleeve joint deteriorated , recommend replace

engine cover , under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on parking brkae

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 25 Jun 2009 122,654 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

advert above tax disc should be removed

decelerometer brake test , differential possible limited slip ?

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

restricted views of brakes / pads

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 117,663 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

o/s/ headlamp lense cracked

offside front & offside rear brake hoses , ferrules corroding

p.a.s. hose ferrule corroded , at pump

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,663 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

o/s/ headlamp lense cracked

offside front & offside rear brake hoses , ferrules corroding

p.a.s. hose ferrule corroded , at pump

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 112,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 112,159 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2006 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED FRONT & REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE

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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S844 KNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S844 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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S844 KNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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