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V949 NVW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 NVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,825 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,631 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 41,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 41,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,461 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,819 miles

Nearside Front door mirror

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 37,819 miles

Nearside Front door mirror

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 35,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it

Offside Front tyre nail in it

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 30,227 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 24,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 19,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 12,891 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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V949 NVW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V949 NVW, 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 V949 NVW registered?

V949 NVW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V949 NVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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