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V64 DSM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 DSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 122,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 120,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 119,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still secure (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 119,171 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still secure (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,400 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,919 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 94,919 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,379 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 39,187 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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V64 DSM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V64 DSM, 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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V64 DSM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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