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T201 SVL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,417 mi
Last recorded159,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 159,417 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 154,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 148,902 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 141,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 127,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 112,490 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 112,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 103,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,715 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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T201 SVL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T201 SVL, 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 T201 SVL registered?

T201 SVL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T201 SVL safe to buy?

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