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V523 DRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,238 mi
Last recorded233,238 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 233,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 233,233 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 227,841 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 227,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

centre exhaust section heatshield loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

metal sections of both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2012 219,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a child seat

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 1 Jun 2012 219,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a child seat

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 28 May 2011 202,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 186,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 175,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sills slightly damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2009 175,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sills slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 150,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 123,452 miles

Both sills slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly soft

Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,485 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 98,485 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V523 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V523 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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V523 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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