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T252 FGN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 FGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 66,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 36,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 36,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,497 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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T252 FGN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 T252 FGN, 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 T252 FGN registered?

T252 FGN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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