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V320 FAE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,725 mi
Last recorded153,725 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 FAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 153,725 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 153,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 143,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 133,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre vworn on inner edge close to legal limit advise tracking check

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LIGHT FLASHES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,392 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LIGHT FLASHES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,059 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 75,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,029 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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V320 FAE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V320 FAE, 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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What year was V320 FAE registered?

V320 FAE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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