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V852 UJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,629 mi
Last recorded206,629 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 UJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 206,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 198,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 190,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 184,356 miles

front pads getting low advise replacement

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 184,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pads getting low advise replacement

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 177,631 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Nov 2010 170,475 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 170,475 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 162,956 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 156,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 156,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 129,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2006 129,843 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2005 120,993 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 120,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

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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V852 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V852 UJO, 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 V852 UJO registered?

V852 UJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V852 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V852 UJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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