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V394 KWU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,366 mi
Last recorded173,366 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 KWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 173,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 169,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 169,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 165,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 161,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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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V394 KWU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V394 KWU, 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 V394 KWU registered?

V394 KWU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V394 KWU safe to buy?

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