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V708 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,293 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 106,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine check light on

Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,153 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH MIRROR COVERS DAMAGED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

O/S SILL DAMAGED

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADING

PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 12 Dec 2005 83,901 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

O/S MIRROR TAPED UP

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURED

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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V708 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V708 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 V708 RUD registered?

V708 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V708 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V708 RUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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