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V805 DGT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,296 mi
Last recorded152,296 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 DGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,296 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 152,296 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 145,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 120,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,243 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2011 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,813 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

engine undertray fitted/damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,275 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb not working

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

full engine under tray fitted,limited view

osf floor/sill lip damaged

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,998 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No. 181454726275 Dated 12/08/2006

Fail 12 Aug 2006 68,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake Pedal Rubber Slightly Worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Slight Wear -Front Brake Discs

Under Engine Tray Fitted Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

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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V805 DGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V805 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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V805 DGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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