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T314 KBL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,092 mi
Last recorded160,092 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT314 KBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 160,092 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 146,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,528 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel

Near side front mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorating but still legible

some play in offside of steering rack indicating possible fault further investigation advised (inner tie end)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 132,989 miles

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

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

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

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

damp around brake hose connection to offside rear brake caliper, no leak found but further investigation advised

offside parking brake cable swollen and deteriorating

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

rear number plate deteriorating but still legible

some play in offside of steering rack indicating possible fault further investigation advised (inner tie end)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,568 miles

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

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

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,288 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 108,288 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 106,115 miles

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

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

nsf mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2008 106,115 miles

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

nsf mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 May 2007 97,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 25 May 2007 97,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 24 May 2006 83,316 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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T314 KBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T314 KBL, 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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T314 KBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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