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T316 ARE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,038 mi
Last recorded160,038 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 ARE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 160,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 160,018 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 146,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 132,141 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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T316 ARE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T316 ARE, 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 T316 ARE registered?

T316 ARE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T316 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T316 ARE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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