MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Reverse lights on permanently. (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
aux drive belt cracked
front number plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brakes slightly out of balance
front brakes slightly out of balance
drivers door mirror casing damaged
drivers side of windscreen scratched by wiper blade
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front lower wishbone rear bushes bonding starting to fail
slight wear to nearside front inner rack joint
Child Seats Fitted To Nearside & Offside Rear. Centre Rear Seat Belt Clip Caught Under Nearside Rear Child Seat.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number Plate Fractured. Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driveshaft Corroded.
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child Seats Fitted To Nearside & Offside Rear. Centre Rear Seat Belt Clip Caught Under Nearside Rear Child Seat.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number Plate Fractured. Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.
Offside Front Driveshaft Corroded.
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs look poor
Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V440 HCE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V440 HCE, 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 V440 HCE registered?
V440 HCE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.
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