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S899 GAE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,642 mi
Last recorded181,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 GAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 181,642 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (3.1.9)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 170,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 161,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 146,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 112,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 103,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

lumps in both tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 84,639 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 74,737 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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S899 GAE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S899 GAE, 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 S899 GAE registered?

S899 GAE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S899 GAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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