Skoda Octavia Glx TDI (1999)
1999 Skoda Octavia Glx TDI
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 1999 Skoda Octavia Glx TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Skoda Octavia GLX TDI is a serious reliability concern, with only 18.3% of tested vehicles passing their MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%—that's a staggering 4-to-1 failure rate. Dangerous defects are rare at 4.5%, but the sheer volume of failures means you're looking at a car that will need real money spent on repairs.
At 134,840 miles on average, these Octavias are well-used and showing it: they rack up 0.44 failures and 0.7 advisories per MOT on average, with suspension, emissions, and structural problems being the norm rather than the exception. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist—these cars can be cheap to acquire, but that 81.7% failure rate tells you exactly why.
What to check before buying a 1999 Skoda Octavia Glx TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 128 | 19% | 0.45 |
| Petrol (4%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Skoda Octavia Glx TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Skoda Octavia Glx TDI vehicles fall between 94,975 and 170,659 miles.
MOT History Averages
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