MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
flexy hoses deteriorated
o/s headlamp damaged
oil leak
slight play in n/s track rod end
springs corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
flexy hoses deteriorated
o/s headlamp damaged
oil leak
slight play in n/s track rod end
springs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise cats been welded
advise front no plate
advise heavley under seals on repairs
advise o/s head light
advise rad suport beam corroded
advise sills corroded
advise small hole in cat pipe
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise cats been welded
advise front no plate
advise o/s head light
advise rad suport beam corroded
advise sills corroded
advise small hole in cat pipe
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V608 DCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V608 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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How do I check the history of V608 DCL?
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What year was V608 DCL registered?
V608 DCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V608 DCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V608 DCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V608 DCL have outstanding finance?
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