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V896 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,738 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,971 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 36,572 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,507 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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V896 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V896 RUD, 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 V896 RUD registered?

V896 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V896 RUD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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