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V174 DAH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 DAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,860 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,765 miles

emission levels getting high just passable

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,806 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,218 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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V174 DAH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 V174 DAH, 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 V174 DAH registered?

V174 DAH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V174 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 DAH 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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