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V905 JKJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

275,958 mi
Last recorded275,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 JKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 275,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 255,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 232,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 210,389 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 10 Sep 2007 187,589 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 187,575 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 169,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 147,928 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 147,927 miles

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

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

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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V905 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V905 JKJ, 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 V905 JKJ registered?

V905 JKJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V905 JKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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