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S892 NPX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 NPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,549 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,314 miles

rear discs showing signs of surface rust

Fail 25 Nov 2010 79,314 miles

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

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

rear discs showing signs of surface rust

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S892 NPX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S892 NPX, 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 S892 NPX registered?

S892 NPX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S892 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S892 NPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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