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V47 KGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,105 mi
Last recorded159,105 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 KGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2007 159,105 miles

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

Radiator condition poor.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 140,254 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Small stone chip to offside headlight glass

Small stone chips to nearside headlight glass

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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V47 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V47 KGW, 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 V47 KGW registered?

V47 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V47 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 KGW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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