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V897 KAV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,753 mi
Last recorded114,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,483 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 104,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,120 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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V897 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V897 KAV, 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 V897 KAV registered?

V897 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V897 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 KAV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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