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V466 DRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,227 mi
Last recorded109,227 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,702 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 43,990 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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V466 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V466 DRS, 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 V466 DRS registered?

V466 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V466 DRS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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