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V318 DNG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 DNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 126,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

all shocks on vehicle have little to no shock effect

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,742 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,259 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 64,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 54,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 44,096 miles

boot lock collapsed new lock or strip and replace required

both o/s and n/s rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge in a pattern that shows the rear shock absorbers are becoming weak

centre exhaust bracket brokern

o/s and n/s rear bump stops split

rear wiper motor sticking †

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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V318 DNG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V318 DNG, 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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V318 DNG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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