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V462 JEG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 JEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 144,268 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 144,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 139,632 miles

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

front brake disc/s slightly worn @ corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 134,823 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 134,823 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 130,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 130,678 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 117,497 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 117,497 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 101,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 101,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V462 JEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V462 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 V462 JEG registered?

V462 JEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V462 JEG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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