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V311 DBB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,736 mi
Last recorded109,736 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 DBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,910 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 99,486 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

SLIGHT CRACK IN GLASS IN N/S/F DOOR MIRROR.

SLIGHT DAMAGE AT FRONT ENDS OF BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

SLIGHT DAMAGE AT N/S OF FRONT BUMPER BAR.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

SLIGHT CRACK IN GLASS IN N/S/F DOOR MIRROR.

SLIGHT DAMAGE AT FRONT ENDS OF BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

SLIGHT DAMAGE AT N/S OF FRONT BUMPER BAR.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT ENDS OF BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT ENDS OF BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,917 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,199 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,199 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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V311 DBB 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 62.5%.

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 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 V311 DBB, 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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V311 DBB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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