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T245 TPU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

266,188 mi
Last recorded266,188 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 TPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 266,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 263,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 260,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 258,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 255,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 253,746 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 253,735 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 250,822 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 248,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 232,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 232,080 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 209,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 187,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 166,510 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 146,184 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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T245 TPU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T245 TPU, 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 T245 TPU registered?

T245 TPU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T245 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T245 TPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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