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V779 DHN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,928 mi
Last recorded117,928 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 DHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,928 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,850 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

wiper blades will need changing soon

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipes corroded

wiper blades will need changing soon

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,514 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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V779 DHN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V779 DHN, 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 V779 DHN registered?

V779 DHN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V779 DHN safe to buy?

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