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V838 LWT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,527 mi
Last recorded167,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 167,527 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 167,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 155,147 miles

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 155,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,437 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 140,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 124,970 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 124,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 110,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,121 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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V838 LWT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V838 LWT, 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 V838 LWT registered?

V838 LWT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V838 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 LWT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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