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T292 VNU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 VNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2012 140,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 140,455 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 122,002 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 122,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,889 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 111,889 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 101,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 89,218 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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T292 VNU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T292 VNU, 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 T292 VNU registered?

T292 VNU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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