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V733 FSX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,787 mi
Last recorded204,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 FSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 204,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system thin

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 192,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 184,080 miles

Engine oil cap missing.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake flexi hoses in poor condition.

Nsf tyre perrished.

Osf door mirror damaged.

Osf steering rack arm worn.

Sill edges damaged and in poor condition.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 184,080 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine oil cap missing.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake flexi hoses in poor condition.

Nsf tyre perrished.

Osf door mirror damaged.

Osf steering rack arm worn.

Sill edges damaged and in poor condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 172,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 171,880 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 159,558 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 159,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges more so rear tyres wearing on edges

offside mirror casing broken

Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 122,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 102,874 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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V733 FSX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V733 FSX, 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 V733 FSX registered?

V733 FSX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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