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V781 DJR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,773 mi
Last recorded78,773 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 DJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,773 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust center mounting come away

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,352 miles

exhaust centre mounting come away

Pass 9 Sep 2005 56,337 miles

front off side dust cover for ball joint split

rear off side shock absorber leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2005 55,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front offside dust cover for ball joint split

rear off side shock absorber leaking

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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V781 DJR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V781 DJR, 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 V781 DJR registered?

V781 DJR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V781 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 DJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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