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V788 DYB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,452 mi
Last recorded48,452 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 DYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2025 48,452 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

instrument panel lights inoperative (except battery and srs)

Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,361 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 48,356 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

whole exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 48,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 48,112 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 48,112 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 47,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,774 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 47,774 miles

Brake performance not tested due to engine stalling and unable to restart (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested due to engine stalling and unable to restart (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 47,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 47,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 46,953 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,267 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 46,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,973 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,658 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,748 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 33,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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V788 DYB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V788 DYB, 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 V788 DYB registered?

V788 DYB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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