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V681 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,842 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,340 miles

NSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 49,337 miles

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

NSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,013 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,371 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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V681 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V681 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 V681 RUD registered?

V681 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V681 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 RUD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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