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T317 AFP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 166,010 miles

brake discs worn

brake pipes corroding

movem ent on top strut mounts both sides when suspension hanging

movement in bottom wishbone mounts front suspension

slight snatching on rear service brake

Fail 4 Dec 2009 165,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs worn

brake pipes corroding

movem ent on top strut mounts both sides when suspension hanging

movement in bottom wishbone mounts front suspension

slight snatching on rear service brake

Fail 16 Jan 2009 151,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 151,164 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 140,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 140,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 126,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 126,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,991 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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T317 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T317 AFP, 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 T317 AFP registered?

T317 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T317 AFP safe to buy?

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