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T129 BFT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,959 mi
Last recorded202,959 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 BFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 202,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 171,389 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 171,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 163,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 158,883 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 152,457 miles

exhaust center pipe has slight blow

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 143,179 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 136,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 136,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 126,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 115,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 114,267 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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T129 BFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 T129 BFT, 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 T129 BFT registered?

T129 BFT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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