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V536 GBH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 GBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,334 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

brake caliper leaking fluid on off side front calliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 81,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

could not complete emissions test due to overheating

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 116,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 116,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops split

damage to o/s sill at front

exhaust centre mounting adrift

movement in both front strutt top mounts

o/s/r parking brake sticking.ok at present but advise further investigation

Fail 18 Jan 2010 110,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear bump stops split

damage to o/s sill at front

exhaust centre mounting adrift

movement in both front strutt top mounts

o/s/r parking brake sticking.ok at present but advise further investigation

Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre section mounting adrift

front number plate starting to fade ( numerics )

movement in both front suspension rubber strutt top bearings

rear bump stops broken but should operate if needed

Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,224 miles

both rear bump stops split

exhaust centre section mouning adrift

movement in both strutt top bearings

n/s/r tyre 2-4mm tread deapth

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2007 90,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,964 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V536 GBH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V536 GBH, 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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V536 GBH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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