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V157 FOS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,892 mi
Last recorded158,892 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 FOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 158,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,047 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 128,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 124,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 115,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 105,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,255 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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V157 FOS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V157 FOS, 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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What year was V157 FOS registered?

V157 FOS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V157 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 FOS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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