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V878 ETT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 ETT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,576 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,369 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,248 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,479 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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V878 ETT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 V878 ETT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V878 ETT registered?

V878 ETT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V878 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 ETT 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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