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T249 RPA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,234 mi
Last recorded211,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 RPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 211,234 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both front shock absorber light misting of oil

front brake pads on inner side appear low - further investigation required

oil leak

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 200,585 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear engine centre mount deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2016 200,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

engine oil leak

rear engine centre mount deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2015 188,489 miles

engine oil leak

front springs weak

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s wishbone rear bush weak

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2014 175,743 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 175,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 162,114 miles

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

battery clamp missing

n/s/f headlight aim just within limits

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating

slight engine / gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 145,960 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front brake pads low

n/s/ parking brake cable/ caliper not always relesing fully

Pass 17 Dec 2010 133,254 miles

exhaust down pipe leaking

o/s hand brake cable stiking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 119,822 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre deformed on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,031 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 106,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,574 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2008 91,567 miles

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 79,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 63,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 63,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front tyres wearing inside edge

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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T249 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T249 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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T249 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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