MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear bump stops broken but should function if req
play in both front strutt top rubber mountings
slight movement in both front strutt top rubber bearings
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
crack in exhaust front pipe
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r bumpstop broken but functional
slight play in steering rack n/s
wiper blades split all round
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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V857 SWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V857 SWL, 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 V857 SWL registered?
V857 SWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 1999.
Is V857 SWL safe to buy?
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