MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s/r/ tyre perished.
Offside Mirror casing has slight damage.
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre perished
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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V597 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 V597 DSS, 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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V597 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 1999.
Is V597 DSS safe to buy?
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