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V409 LGU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,096 mi
Last recorded217,096 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 217,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 204,598 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 204,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 194,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 185,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 177,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2011 168,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside steering rack arm inner ball joint has play

Pass 18 Aug 2010 160,411 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 149,811 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2009 149,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,500 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 119,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,276 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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V409 LGU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V409 LGU, 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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V409 LGU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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