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V679 RUD

1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,859 mi
Last recorded153,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi84,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 153,859 miles

EXHAUST CAT/CONVERTER BREAKING UP INTERNALY.

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

SCREW IN O/S REAR TYRE.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 153,859 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EXHAUST CAT/CONVERTER BREAKING UP INTERNALY.

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

SCREW IN O/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,272 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST BREAKING UP INSIDE.

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES O/S AND N/S DETERIORATED,PARTIAL SEPARATION.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 145,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST CATALYST BREAKING UP INSIDE.

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES O/S AND N/S DETERIORATED,PARTIAL SEPARATION.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 134,912 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT

Pass 13 Aug 2010 124,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 112,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,488 miles

slight wear in n/s front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2008 96,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind on o/s rear brake

slight wear in n/s front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 54,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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V679 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V679 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V679 RUD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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