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V93 PDN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

395,631 mi
Last recorded395,631 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV93 PDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 395,631 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion setting in (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect various (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 394,658 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion setting in (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion setting into sills

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 394,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion setting in (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion setting into sills

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 393,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

front struts corrosion setting in

hand brake slow to return

Pass 6 Dec 2017 391,327 miles

all tyres worn

both front wish bone rear bush,s bonding spliting

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted obscuring some components

front struts corroded

n/s park brake slow to return

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 391,327 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all tyres worn

both front wish bone rear bush,s bonding spliting

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted obscuring some components

front struts corroded

n/s park brake slow to return

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 388,810 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 388,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 386,517 miles

engine covers and under covers obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 383,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 383,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 381,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 381,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 375,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 372,350 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 372,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 369,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 365,052 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 359,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 355,008 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 350,437 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 11 Nov 2005 347,021 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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V93 PDN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V93 PDN, 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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V93 PDN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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