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V966 GEB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 GEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 76,195 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 76,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 73,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,752 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 66,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V966 GEB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,900cc 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 V966 GEB, 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 V966 GEB registered?

V966 GEB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V966 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V966 GEB 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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