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V658 FPF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,908 mi
Last recorded230,908 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 FPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 230,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 228,503 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 228,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 221,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 221,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 212,349 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 204,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 198,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 198,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 192,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 192,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 187,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight freeplay in nearside steering arm

slight freeplay in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 181,074 miles

play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 175,143 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 165,677 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 165,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,201 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 142,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 142,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 131,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 121,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,526 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 97,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 97,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V658 FPF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V658 FPF, 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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V658 FPF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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