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V538 LOE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,221 mi
Last recorded136,221 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 LOE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,221 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

One bolt missing from fuel tank mounting but still secure

Two rear bump stops breaking up

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,547 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but securing exhaust

Fail 4 Oct 2010 117,763 miles

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

center braket weld brocken but supporting exhaust

rear brakes noisy engine breather split n/s/r bump stop perished but not broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,763 miles

center braket weld brocken but supporting exhaust

rear brakes noisy engine breather split n/s/r bump stop perished but not broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 110,140 miles

Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 102,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,189 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 87,189 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V538 LOE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V538 LOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V538 LOE?

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What year was V538 LOE registered?

V538 LOE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V538 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 LOE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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