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V901 KAV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,694 mi
Last recorded200,694 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 KAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 200,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount condition

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Fail 13 Sep 2018 190,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,559 miles

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

centre exhaust mount condition

Pass 2 Sep 2016 164,852 miles

offside headlight condition

rear brake pipes condition

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,162 miles

brake pipes

exhaust condition

offside headlight condition

rear bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,039 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside inner tie rod slight wear

offside headlight glass chipped

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,615 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,278 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 90,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,936 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,400 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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V901 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V901 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 V901 KAV registered?

V901 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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