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V959 KAV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 KAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 148,171 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake drums corrded.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 148,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake drums corrded.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 132,054 miles

adv both front tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread

adv both rear tyres worn to 2mm and wearing uneven on inside edge

adv nearside outer sill lip dented and crushed slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2010 132,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

adv both front tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread

adv both rear tyres worn to 2mm and wearing uneven on inside edge

adv front brake pads low on nearside front

adv nearside outer sill lip dented and crushed slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,407 miles

Adv:Middle exhaust rubbers split

Adv:Petrol cap not the right one for the vehical but seals

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 103,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,494 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,494 miles

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

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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V959 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V959 KAV, 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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V959 KAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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