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V512 DRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,285 mi
Last recorded107,285 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 107,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f track rod end dust cover is split

o/s/r brake disc rusty and pitted requiers attention

Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f track rod end dust cover is split

o/s/r brake disc rusty and pitted requiers attention

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,846 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front/rear coil springs corrodded

n/s steering tie rod slight play

n/s/r tyre limited life

Fail 18 Feb 2011 103,823 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front/rear coil springs corrodded

n/s steering tie rod slight play

n/s/r tyre limited life

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,765 miles

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

advise rear tyres out of shape

advise wipers slow in operation

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,873 miles

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

oil leak

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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V512 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V512 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 V512 DRS registered?

V512 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V512 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V512 DRS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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