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V693 GNO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,129 mi
Last recorded136,129 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 GNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,129 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 136,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 128,140 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 102,613 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,790 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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V693 GNO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V693 GNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V693 GNO registered?

V693 GNO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V693 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V693 GNO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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