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V393 LGU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,243 mi
Last recorded255,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 255,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 255,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 251,057 miles

slight play in near side bottom ball joint

slight play in near side track rod end

Fail 13 Mar 2012 251,057 miles

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

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

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

slight play in near side bottom ball joint

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 18 Sep 2010 243,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 221,969 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 205,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 193,907 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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V393 LGU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V393 LGU, 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 V393 LGU registered?

V393 LGU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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