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V275 PGS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 PGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,132 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 125,102 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 115,126 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 115,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly ?

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,854 miles

front brakes judder when braking hard ?

Fail 19 Oct 2006 75,854 miles

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

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

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

front brakes judder when braking hard ?

Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,993 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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V275 PGS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V275 PGS, 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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What year was V275 PGS registered?

V275 PGS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V275 PGS safe to buy?

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