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V427 HAB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 HAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,245 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 82,245 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,279 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,164 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,082 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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V427 HAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V427 HAB, 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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V427 HAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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