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S987 WPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,643 mi
Last recorded194,643 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 WPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 194,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills have corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 190,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 190,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 186,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 186,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 178,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 171,221 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 166,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 166,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 160,066 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 160,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 153,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

Pass 13 Mar 2012 143,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 135,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,970 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s headlamp lens chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,721 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 100,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 100,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,434 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,712 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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S987 WPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S987 WPP, 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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S987 WPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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