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V842 LWT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,426 mi
Last recorded196,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 196,426 miles

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

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

both offside and nearside sills have been crushed, slighty corroded

handbrake cables/lever requires slight adjustment

nsf wing mirror cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2013 196,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both offside and nearside sills have been crushed, slighty corroded

nsf wing mirror cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2011 190,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf door mirror glass broken

Pass 7 Jan 2011 178,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 162,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 149,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 136,206 miles

both rear tyres nearing limits

Fail 7 Jan 2008 136,200 miles

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

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

both rear tyres nearing limits

Pass 9 Jan 2007 119,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 105,981 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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V842 LWT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V842 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 V842 LWT registered?

V842 LWT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V842 LWT safe to buy?

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