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T160 UHU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 UHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 44,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 44,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn outer edge below 1.6mm.

offside rear brske pad worn.

Pass 19 May 2008 38,957 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn 2.0mm.offside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

Pass 19 May 2006 28,790 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 28,790 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear parking brake caliper actuator does not return to stop.

oil leak

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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T160 UHU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T160 UHU, 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 T160 UHU registered?

T160 UHU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T160 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T160 UHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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