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V764 ETC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,501 mi
Last recorded200,501 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV764 ETC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 200,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 200,501 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 190,167 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 190,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 180,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 166,186 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 166,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 136,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,802 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 120,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 104,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,737 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 17 Mar 2006 64,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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V764 ETC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V764 ETC, 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 V764 ETC registered?

V764 ETC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V764 ETC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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