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T161 KNN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 KNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 131,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 113,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,245 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,277 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,259 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slight worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 66,847 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2007 40,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,603 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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T161 KNN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T161 KNN, 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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T161 KNN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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