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T266 BRG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 BRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 132,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 118,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front to rear b.pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/r short b.pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,650 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front to rear b.pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/r short b.pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,058 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 75,433 miles

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

offside wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2005 75,433 miles

offside wishbone bush starting to split

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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T266 BRG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T266 BRG, 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 T266 BRG registered?

T266 BRG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is T266 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T266 BRG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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