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V747 DJF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,227 mi
Last recorded130,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 DJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,227 miles

cv boots deteriorating

general corrosion

tow bar electric mount corroded

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

cv boots deteriorating

general corrosion

tow bar electric mount corroded

wishbone bushers deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mount and cak braking up

general corrosion

n/s wiper braking up

n/s/inner cv boot deteriorating

tow bar electrics mount corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 118,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust mount and cak braking up

general corrosion

n/s wiper braking up

n/s/inner cv boot deteriorating

tow bar electrics mount corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front numberplate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,896 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,906 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Sep 2007 76,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,100 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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V747 DJF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V747 DJF, 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 V747 DJF registered?

V747 DJF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V747 DJF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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