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V583 HBM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 HBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,067 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall slight cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,188 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 11 Sep 2006 44,140 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 39,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V583 HBM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V583 HBM, 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 V583 HBM registered?

V583 HBM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V583 HBM safe to buy?

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