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V165 JKJ

1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,626 mi
Last recorded119,626 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi84,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 JKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 119,626 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 109,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,988 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 72,689 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 72,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V165 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V165 JKJ, 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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What year was V165 JKJ registered?

V165 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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