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V868 LUM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,853 mi
Last recorded88,853 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 LUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,853 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,279 miles

off side front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,956 miles

2x rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,986 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2007 66,726 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 64,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 60,690 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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V868 LUM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V868 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 V868 LUM registered?

V868 LUM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V868 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V868 LUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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