MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake inbalance on limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre mount broken
engine undershield damaged
light corrosion to exhaust sections
o/s headlamp lens cracked(not affecting beam pattern)
slight discolouration to all orange indicators
slight play in both front w/bearings
slight seperation in both front lower arm rear mounting bushes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine undershield damaged
light corrosion to exhaust sections
offside front headlamp lens cracked , not affecting beam pattern
slight binding in nearside rear wheel
slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs
slight discolouration to all orange indicators
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight separation in both front lower arm, rear mounting bushes
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V426 DAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V426 DAU, 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 V426 DAU registered?
V426 DAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 1999.
Is V426 DAU safe to buy?
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