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V160 LDV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,603 mi
Last recorded114,603 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,603 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,603 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 95,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 95,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 70,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,257 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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V160 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V160 LDV, 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 V160 LDV registered?

V160 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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