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T550 JGV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,110 mi
Last recorded183,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 JGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 183,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 183,110 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 145,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 145,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 95,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre cracked & nail in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,890 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade end split

number plate lights slightly dim

Fail 25 Jan 2007 79,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,075 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 66,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,439 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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T550 JGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T550 JGV, 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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T550 JGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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