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V262 HGG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,268 mi
Last recorded115,268 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 HGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,268 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Both front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on a rise platfrom

slight imbalance in rear parking brake

Fail 16 Mar 2016 115,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Both front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on a rise platfrom

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,353 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

emergency type fuel cap fitted but its lockable

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centre three quarters

Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,201 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

emergency type fuel cap fitted but its lockable

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centre three quarters

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Fail 12 Mar 2014 97,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,629 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front rollbar link [outer] worn

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear brakes need adjustment

Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front rollbar link [outer] worn

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear brakes need adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,391 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes seperating and split

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

slight inner edge wear on offside front tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles

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

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes seperating and split

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

slight inner edge wear on offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,196 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,196 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 36,457 miles

N/S + O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK RADIATOR/BOTTOM HOSE ASSEMBLY

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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V262 HGG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V262 HGG, 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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V262 HGG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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