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V204 GAG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,832 mi
Last recorded152,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 GAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 152,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,307 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 118,305 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,814 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,556 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 63,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,839 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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V204 GAG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V204 GAG, 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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V204 GAG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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