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V742 HAR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 HAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 147,697 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE JUST BEFORE MIDDLE SECTION JOIN

Fail 16 Oct 2017 147,697 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE JUST BEFORE MIDDLE SECTION JOIN

Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,659 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 121,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 111,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,419 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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V742 HAR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V742 HAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V742 HAR registered?

V742 HAR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V742 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V742 HAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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