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V902 SWL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,665 mi
Last recorded90,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 SWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,665 miles

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

rear discs heavilly worn/pitted.

unusual drag (diff ?) when starting brake test.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 90,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

lambda on high limit.

rear discs heavilly worn/pitted.

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

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

unusual drag (diff ?) when starting brake test.

Pass 7 May 2009 77,635 miles

rear discs pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight oil leak

slight play front suspension arm bushes and ball joints

slight play front suspension strut top bushes

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Fail 7 May 2009 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust slight blow

rear discs pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight oil leak

slight play front suspension arm bushes and ball joints

slight play front suspension strut top bushes

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Pass 21 May 2008 72,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 72,930 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 68,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,442 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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V902 SWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V902 SWL, 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 V902 SWL registered?

V902 SWL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V902 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V902 SWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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