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V559 DDX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 DDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WILL REQUIRE EMISSIONS TEST AFTER EXHAUST REPAIR

engine oil level on MIN

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,116 miles

oil level on MIN.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine oil level on MIN.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil level on MIN.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 43,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V559 DDX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V559 DDX registered?

V559 DDX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V559 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 DDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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