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V177 SOT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 SOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 142,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 131,596 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 131,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

rear brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 121,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 121,747 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn. †

Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,149 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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V177 SOT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V177 SOT, 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 V177 SOT registered?

V177 SOT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V177 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 SOT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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