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T282 UEX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 UEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,111 miles

power steering pipes corroded at rack

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated + damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

power steering pipes corroded at rack

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,052 miles

o/s/f outer door trim strip not fully secure.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,052 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f outer door trim strip not fully secure.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,007 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,195 miles

exhaust tail pipes corroded through.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,195 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail pipes corroded through.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,391 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,989 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 64,332 miles

Baffle loose in exhaust causing vibration.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,332 miles

Baffle loose in exhaust causing vibration.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,813 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 58,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T282 UEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T282 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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What year was T282 UEX registered?

T282 UEX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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