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V106 UWL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,212 mi
Last recorded99,212 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,208 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 93,204 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system secure

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,637 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges needs wheel alignment

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

knockimg noies from front

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,954 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

starter motor noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,739 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes perished and started to seperate from bonding

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,656 miles

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

engine management light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split and perish

nearside front wing damaged

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to separate from bonding

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split and perish whilst offside starting to separate from bonding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear light lens damaged

tested in damp conditions

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,930 miles

engine management lamp on,offside front sill damaged,various dent/scratches on bodywork,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre tread lumpy on edges,both front lower arm rear bushes perished.

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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V106 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V106 UWL, 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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V106 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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