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T142 YPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 YPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,777 miles

n/s/f cv deteriorated

o/s/r brake slight binding

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,768 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust rattle

front wiper blades worn

offside rear tyre cracking

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust rattle

front wiper blades worn

offside rear tyre cracking

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2008 68,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,000 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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T142 YPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T142 YPP, 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 T142 YPP registered?

T142 YPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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