MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V458 DLA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 V458 DLA, 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 V458 DLA registered?
V458 DLA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 1999.
Is V458 DLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V458 DLA shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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