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T273 UEX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 UEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 97,424 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,424 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,676 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,676 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 95,647 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Sections of high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,633 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,633 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,238 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 64,935 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,.

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

Offside rear tail lamp damaged on corner but not shoiwing any visible light or sharp edges.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,.

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

Offside rear tail lamp damaged on corner but not shoiwing any visible light or sharp edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 53,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pad,s 85% worn

one segment not working on high level brake light

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,396 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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T273 UEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T273 UEX, 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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T273 UEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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