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V440 HCE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,711 mi
Last recorded214,711 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 214,711 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 214,711 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 177,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 177,444 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 165,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,556 miles

aux drive belt cracked

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,301 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,618 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged

drivers side of windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,888 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,628 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,628 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,583 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,559 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,300 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,082 miles

Front brake discs look poor

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

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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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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V440 HCE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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