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V781 DGT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 DGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 88,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,480 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in treads

off side rear light lenze brocken but not showing white light

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,667 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V781 DGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V781 DGT, 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 V781 DGT registered?

V781 DGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V781 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 DGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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