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V855 MNK

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,995 mi
Last recorded155,995 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 MNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,995 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 155,995 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front macpherson strut top bearing deterioated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has excessive play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 147,435 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 147,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 141,310 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,903 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 125,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,732 miles

advise wiper blades small split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,261 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,012 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 77,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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V855 MNK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V855 MNK, 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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V855 MNK is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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