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V598 DSS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 DSS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,783 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,805 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,009 miles

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f wiper slightly smears

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2013 76,766 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,766 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres perrished, rear springs corroded, rear wiper missing.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front fans don;t work.

rear tyres perrished, rear springs corroded, rear wiper missing.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,813 miles

O/S H/LAMP SLIGHT CONDENSATION. G/BOX OIL LEAK. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING. BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,510 miles

o/s/ door mirror cracked

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,482 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to crack

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper missing

Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to crack

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,797 miles

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

most brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2008 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

most brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,392 miles

Oil leak

engine hunting slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,974 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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V598 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V598 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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V598 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V598 DSS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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