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V513 DRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,427 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,555 miles

both rear bump stops split

middle exhaust silencer deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,554 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear bumpstops are split.

Both front wiper blades are deteriorated.

Coolant hose to heater matrix shows evidence of leaking.

Coolant light is on

Middle exhaust silencer is deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,493 miles

Both Front tyre sidewalls are cracking.

Both Rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Both rear bumpstops have perished.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,455 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop worn.

Offside rear suspension bump stop worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,156 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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V513 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V513 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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V513 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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