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V995 DFT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 DFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,693 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 Dot 14/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 40/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corrosion but not considered excessive

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,567 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

Clutch worn

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing. 195/65r15 Dot 40/11

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

Rear all suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,663 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting broken but supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and valve stem perished dot code 4011 (195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 83,577 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting broken but supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and valve stem perished dot code 4011 (195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,253 miles

front brakes out of balance

Fail 27 Sep 2017 80,167 miles

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

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

front brakes out of balance

offside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,390 miles

Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,385 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broke

Nearside & offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,711 miles

Nearside & offside front suspension arms, rear bushes

Nearside & offside front tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,392 miles

Nearside & offside front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,754 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,945 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,167 miles

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V995 DFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V995 DFT, 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 V995 DFT registered?

V995 DFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V995 DFT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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