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V587 DCL

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 DCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,114 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,105 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,389 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,274 miles

Console bushes splitting

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,325 miles

Both front brake disc's corroding and pitting

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,100 miles

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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V587 DCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V587 DCL, 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 V587 DCL registered?

V587 DCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V587 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V587 DCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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