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V605 DGP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 DGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,026 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 113,026 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 111,144 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,937 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,655 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,466 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,386 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,385 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,552 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 83,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,037 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,148 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,225 miles

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

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

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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V605 DGP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V605 DGP, 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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V605 DGP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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