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V783 DJR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 DJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,257 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 69,872 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 59,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DJR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V783 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 V783 DJR registered?

V783 DJR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V783 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 DJR shows 12 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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