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V654 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear number plate lamp only 50% illuminating

damage to o/s/f wing

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f wing

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to o/s/f wing

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen n/s/f

engine light on

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,022 miles

chip in windscreen n/s/f

engine light on

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,476 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 54,476 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V654 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V654 RUD, 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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What year was V654 RUD registered?

V654 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V654 RUD safe to buy?

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