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V663 DAO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 DAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front indicator bulb holder loose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,714 miles

nearside front indicator bulb holder loose

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,593 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,593 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,257 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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V663 DAO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V663 DAO, 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 V663 DAO registered?

V663 DAO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V663 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V663 DAO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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