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V386 DFP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 DFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 117,836 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,845 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion to underside components

slight rattle from exhaust system

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,750 miles

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

some brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,636 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle has just met required brake performence on parking brake

Fail 15 Nov 2010 99,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle has just met required brake performence on parking brake

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 89,559 miles

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 70,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Piece of metal in the tread area of the nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,719 miles

Nearside rear brake dragging slightly.

Offside rear brake dragging slightly.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,026 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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V386 DFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V386 DFP, 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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V386 DFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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