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V926 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

259,333 mi
Last recorded259,333 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 259,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer side sills damaged

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear light/bumper damaged and repaired with tape

vehicle smoking

Pass 17 Oct 2019 233,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear light/bumper damaged and taped up

vehicle smoking

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Sep 2018 203,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2018 203,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 178,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 178,176 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 163,226 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,510 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 13 Oct 2014 145,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,712 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,238 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,399 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,776 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,233 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,604 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,637 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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V926 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V926 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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V926 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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