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V545 DDX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 DDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 102,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 102,102 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 99,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 92,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 92,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 87,287 miles

exhaust system corrodded

Fail 16 May 2012 87,287 miles

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

exhaust system corrodded

Pass 10 May 2011 81,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,035 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 73,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 73,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,207 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 68,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 60,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 51,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V545 DDX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V545 DDX, 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 V545 DDX registered?

V545 DDX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V545 DDX safe to buy?

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