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S960 KNH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 KNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 157,302 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre side wall deteriorating.

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

O/S/R Tyre tread begin: to wear on inner edge.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 150,518 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre side wall deteriorating.

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

O/S/R Tyre tread begin: to wear on inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 130,765 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 130,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F Tyre tread to side wall deteriorating.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 121,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,162 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 115,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,972 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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S960 KNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S960 KNH, 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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S960 KNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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