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V688 SNV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,830 mi
Last recorded175,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 175,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 163,853 miles

horn operating ok but is a little weak sounding

slight damage to front number plate but ok at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2011 163,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn operating ok but is a little weak sounding

slight damage to front number plate but ok at time of test

slight play in offside inner tie rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2010 150,411 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 136,144 miles

emisions

Pass 24 Jul 2008 121,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 95,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,636 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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V688 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V688 SNV, 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 V688 SNV registered?

V688 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V688 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V688 SNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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