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WBZ 7473

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 7473
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,505 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,557 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,557 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,833 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,445 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 52,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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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WBZ 7473 is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBZ 7473, 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 WBZ 7473 registered?

WBZ 7473 is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is WBZ 7473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 7473 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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