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V636 GJN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,404 mi
Last recorded199,404 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 GJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 199,404 miles

2 upper stop light bulbs not working

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

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Front steering rack inner joint play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 199,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower link arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower link arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt badly detorated (2.3.6)

2 upper stop light bulbs not working

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Front steering rack inner joint play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 184,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 174,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 174,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 164,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 164,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 164,328 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Oct 2012 154,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 143,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,153 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 113,713 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

number plates delaminated/ slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,713 miles

number plates delaminated/ slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,397 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,239 miles

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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V636 GJN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V636 GJN, 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 V636 GJN registered?

V636 GJN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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