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T116 ASM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,746 mi
Last recorded156,746 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 ASM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 156,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insicure

Fail 15 May 2012 156,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insicure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 154,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 143,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 132,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 117,573 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 117,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 21 Feb 2006 104,157 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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T116 ASM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T116 ASM, 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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What year was T116 ASM registered?

T116 ASM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T116 ASM safe to buy?

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