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V896 NGE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 NGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 85,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2023 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2023 84,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,747 miles

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Play in rack ends

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,870 miles

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak at gearbox

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear brake pipes are covered in grease

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,892 miles

all rear brake pipes are heavily greased

exhaust corroded allover

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,841 miles

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 17 Aug 2010 35,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 17,903 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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V896 NGE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V896 NGE, 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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V896 NGE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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