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T231 RPA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,907 mi
Last recorded95,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 RPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,248 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,046 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms (rear) bushes splitting.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms (rear) bushes splitting.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,199 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,752 miles

both front indicators going white

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,569 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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T231 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T231 RPA, 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 T231 RPA registered?

T231 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T231 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 RPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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