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T127 RTA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 RTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,765 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 46,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 31,203 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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T127 RTA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,897cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T127 RTA, 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 T127 RTA registered?

T127 RTA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T127 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T127 RTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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