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V52 DGV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,823 mi
Last recorded95,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 DGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 88,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working.

some wear in nearside of rack.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,640 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,085 miles

some wear in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,085 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

some wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,496 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

some wear in nearside of rack.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,496 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing thin.

some wear in nearside of rack.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,519 miles

some wear in nearside of rack

Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some wear in nearside of rack

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,920 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 52,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,202 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,173 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,231 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,231 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 21,275 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres tread depth low

O/S Rear handbrake caliper leaver not fully returning

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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V52 DGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V52 DGV, 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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V52 DGV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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