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T213 GFP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 GFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,959 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight play

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Play in nearside front inner track rod end/steering rack area

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 79,959 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight play

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Play in nearside front inner track rod end/steering rack area

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,654 miles

Brake servo depletes when engine switched off but functions normally when engine started.

Nearside rear shock absorber wet with fluid

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end area

Slight play in offside front suspension arm rear bush

Very slight play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,669 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers starting to deteriorate

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

slight play in offside front suspension arm rear bush

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear shock absorber dust covers starting to deteriorate

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

slight play in offside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,604 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Wipers starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,604 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Wipers starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,413 miles

aux belt showing sign of perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,413 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

aux belt showing sign of perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 57,790 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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T213 GFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T213 GFP, 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 T213 GFP registered?

T213 GFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T213 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T213 GFP shows 15 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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