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V921 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 107,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 100,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 83,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,685 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,894 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,591 miles

coolant return pipe to resovoir bottle corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall worn

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,019 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,019 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

centre exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V921 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V921 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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V921 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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