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V992 LMX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,298 mi
Last recorded208,298 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 LMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 208,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 208,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 203,387 miles

rear tyres both inner deteriorating

most components underneath car have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2017 198,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 194,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 186,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 186,102 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 182,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PAINT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 182,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PAINT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,396 miles

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 26 Oct 2011 171,361 miles

1.0 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

Pass 27 Oct 2010 167,496 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 167,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 159,939 miles

Front number plate background going black but plate still able to read

Pass 1 Nov 2008 155,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 155,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 151,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 145,229 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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V992 LMX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V992 LMX, 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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V992 LMX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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