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V866 LUM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,390 mi
Last recorded161,390 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 LUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,218 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,858 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 129,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,108 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 108,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,348 miles

n/s/f brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,365 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,193 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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V866 LUM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V866 LUM, 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 V866 LUM registered?

V866 LUM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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