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T303 FFX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,201 mi
Last recorded222,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 FFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 222,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 207,194 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts within the tread

Nearside rear tyre slight out of shape on the inner section

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 207,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts within the tread

Nearside rear tyre slight out of shape on the inner section

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 189,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 175,061 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 169,118 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2012 169,118 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 156,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front seat belt return springs slightly weak

brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 156,911 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front seat belt return springs slightly weak

brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 135,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 131,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 123,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 114,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T303 FFX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T303 FFX, 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 T303 FFX registered?

T303 FFX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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