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V52 EBL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,203 mi
Last recorded56,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 EBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,203 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,602 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,630 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WORN AND CRACKING.

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

REAR No PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,630 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WORN AND CRACKING.

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

REAR No PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION.

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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V52 EBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V52 EBL, 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 V52 EBL registered?

V52 EBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V52 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 EBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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