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V318 DYD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,106 mi
Last recorded178,106 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 DYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 178,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 149,336 miles

Wiper motor will not stop.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 149,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wiper motor will not stop.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 136,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 122,543 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,797 miles

Both rear bumpstops u/s

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 100,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 DYD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V318 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V318 DYD registered?

V318 DYD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V318 DYD safe to buy?

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