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V306 DFT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,269 mi
Last recorded184,269 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 DFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 184,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 184,269 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 168,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 156,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 156,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 134,812 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 134,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2007 122,613 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 122,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 108,600 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 108,600 miles

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

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

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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V306 DFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V306 DFT, 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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V306 DFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V306 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 DFT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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