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V242 OKK

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

233,727 mi
Last recorded233,727 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 OKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 233,727 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 223,687 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 211,512 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN+CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER COVER MISSING

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

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

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 29 Oct 2015 199,444 miles

CRACK TO BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A DEEMED NOT INTERFERING WITH DRIVERS VIEW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 190,676 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREW IN O/S/F TYRE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 190,676 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREW IN O/S/F TYRE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 183,033 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R TYRE V.LOW (MEASURED @ 1.8MM)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 173,201 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 155,740 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 155,740 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 143,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 131,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 116,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 102,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,609 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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V242 OKK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V242 OKK, 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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V242 OKK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 1999.

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