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V456 JEG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,029 mi
Last recorded120,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 JEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside nearside rear brake disc slight corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 120,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,758 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 71,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,894 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 58,894 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,304 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V456 JEG 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 V456 JEG, 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 V456 JEG registered?

V456 JEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V456 JEG safe to buy?

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