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T156 SAV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,495 mi
Last recorded114,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 SAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2014 114,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,271 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 93,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,155 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 72,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,886 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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T156 SAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T156 SAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T156 SAV registered?

T156 SAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T156 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T156 SAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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