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V443 HAB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 HAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,067 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,246 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

anti freeze smell under bonnet

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,482 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 80,433 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak around radiator

oil leak around sump bung

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,433 miles

coolant leak around radiator

oil leak around sump bung

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,662 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,407 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads low

front shock absorber top mounts worn

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust insecure

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads low

front shock absorber top mounts worn

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres feathering on outer edges and cracking up

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,610 miles

both front wish bone bushes perishing and starting to split

both rear tyres starting to perish b etween treads

n/s/f tyre starting to perish between treads / o/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on edge

rear exhaust pipes corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,806 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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V443 HAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V443 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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V443 HAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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