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V372 GFA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 GFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,671 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,837 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 62,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,884 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,884 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 47,229 miles

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

rear No plate back starting to peel off

Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,161 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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V372 GFA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V372 GFA, 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 V372 GFA registered?

V372 GFA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V372 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V372 GFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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