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V783 DHN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,300 mi
Last recorded174,300 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 DHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 174,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 163,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 163,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 144,305 miles

bottom tip of o/s rear coil spring missing but spring still secure in cup

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play n/s st rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,532 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,799 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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V783 DHN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V783 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 V783 DHN registered?

V783 DHN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V783 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 DHN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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