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V508 UFC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

224,173 mi
Last recorded224,173 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 UFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 224,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 224,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 219,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 211,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 199,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 1 Nov 2012 199,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake pivot sticking

o/s/r brake disc rough

Pass 26 Oct 2011 185,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 175,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 163,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 145,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 26 Oct 2006 109,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 109,465 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,043 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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V508 UFC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V508 UFC, 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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V508 UFC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V508 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 UFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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