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V138 UWL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,886 mi
Last recorded113,886 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,886 miles

Movement to both front suspension top mounts

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 113,631 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Movement to both front suspension top mounts

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,281 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,844 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,844 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,275 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,652 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,328 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,806 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,019 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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V138 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V138 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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V138 UWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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