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V833 FLS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,144 mi
Last recorded167,144 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 FLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 167,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sills slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

both fron sills damaged

exhaust centre pipe clamp very corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever has lots of free play

handbrake levers slightly off there stops

inner rear brake pads look very low

nearside front wishbone bush starting to crack

nearside rear handbrake gaitor torn

offside front lower caliper slide cover missing

offside rear handbrake gaitor adrift

offside rear tyre worn low 2.5mm on outer edge(raised tread )

play in offside front drop link bush

rear exhaust hanger very corroded

rear springs corroded

reverse lights inop

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in offside track rod end

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 10 Dec 2010 130,492 miles

heat shields loose

nearside tyre 2.7mm

nearside wiper torn

reverse lights inop

slights play in offside track rod end

tail gate trim loose

tyre size 195/65/15

vacuum pipes starting to perish

very slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 111,595 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 111,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,992 miles

Both outer sills at front slightly crushed

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Window wiper torn at end

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 88,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both outer sills at front slightly crushed

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Window wiper torn at end

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake hose has bulge in rubber.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 87,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake hose has bulge in rubber.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,605 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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V833 FLS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V833 FLS, 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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V833 FLS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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