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V698 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,106 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 75,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,489 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 36,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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V698 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V698 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 V698 RUD registered?

V698 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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