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V69 KGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

320,301 mi
Last recorded320,301 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 KGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 320,301 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in steering and notchiness in rack

Pass 10 Feb 2010 308,901 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 308,901 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 300,572 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 300,572 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 291,251 miles

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

Slight play in top mounts

Fail 1 Feb 2008 291,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight play in top mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2007 273,724 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 273,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 269,198 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 269,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

airbag light on †

Pass 6 Jan 2006 242,912 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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V69 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V69 KGW, 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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V69 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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