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T553 JGV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

574,169 mi
Last recorded574,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 JGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 574,169 miles

Fuel straps Corroded

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 574,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel straps Corroded

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 570,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 565,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 565,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 562,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 556,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 556,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 550,596 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2017 543,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable deteriorating (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2016 533,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside play in steering rack

windscreen wipers split on ends

Fail 9 May 2016 533,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside play in steering rack

windscreen wipers split on ends

Pass 11 May 2015 523,202 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 523,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 497,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 464,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 431,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 397,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 363,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 326,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 285,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 239,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 196,335 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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T553 JGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T553 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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T553 JGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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