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V108 UWL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,698 miles

EML showing a fault.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty and pitted on inner face.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,572 miles

engine managment light on

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

o/s/r brake binding

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,602 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,602 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,393 miles

engine managment light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes binding

Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,237 miles

dust covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

engine managment light on

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,161 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine managment light on

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine managment light on

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,614 miles

advise engine management light illuminated. advise front brake discs worn uneven on inner faces.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine management light illuminated. advise front brake discs worn uneven on inner faces.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 64,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,048 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,847 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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V108 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V108 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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V108 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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