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V59 FGB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 FGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,389 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2010 78,762 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 78,753 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front indicators faded

coolant level low

different size tyres fitted front to rear

near/side/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 53,414 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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V59 FGB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V59 FGB, 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 V59 FGB registered?

V59 FGB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V59 FGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 FGB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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