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V602 DSS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,208 mi
Last recorded250,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 DSS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 250,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre stoplight led not fully illuminated

undersealer is peeling off n/s outer sill

Fail 30 May 2007 250,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre stoplight led display not fully illuminated

undersealer is peeling off n/s outer sill

Fail 2 Jun 2006 221,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bump stops perished

slight blow from centre exhaust pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2006 221,591 miles

rear bump stops perished

slight blow from centre exhaust pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2005 186,731 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop starting to perish.

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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V602 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V602 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V602 DSS registered?

V602 DSS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V602 DSS safe to buy?

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