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S561 OGT

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,279 mi
Last recorded164,279 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 OGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 164,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,557 miles

Beam benders installed on headlights making beam pattern straight

Left hand drive

Fail 26 Jul 2010 152,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Beam benders installed on headlights making beam pattern straight

Left hand drive

Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 134,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,445 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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S561 OGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S561 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S561 OGT registered?

S561 OGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S561 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 OGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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