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V678 MAK

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 MAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,795 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 128,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc faces poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,420 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 119,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 98,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,502 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V678 MAK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V678 MAK, 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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V678 MAK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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