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W656 CFR

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

183,580 mi
Last recorded183,580 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 CFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 183,580 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 183,580 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 183,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 155,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 155,899 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 43,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 43,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W656 CFR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W656 CFR, 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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W656 CFR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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