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V657 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,406 mi
Last recorded152,406 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 152,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear centre stop lamp not conected at time of test

rear disc,s worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 152,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear disc,s worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,555 miles

both rear brakes binding on slightly

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f indi lens clip broken

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side rear tyre fethering inside edge

oil leak

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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V657 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V657 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 V657 RUD registered?

V657 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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