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V697 SNV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,032 mi
Last recorded120,032 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 110,171 miles

Air bag light is on

Dials in speedo binacle do not work

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,409 miles

exhaust centre section clamp corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 100,409 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section clamp corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,890 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 87,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,541 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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V697 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V697 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 V697 SNV registered?

V697 SNV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V697 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 SNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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