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T230 NMB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,548 mi
Last recorded50,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 NMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 50,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,287 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,329 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 44,329 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,335 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,321 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 35,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,981 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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T230 NMB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T230 NMB, 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 T230 NMB registered?

T230 NMB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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