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T338 JBF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 JBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,428 miles

Both rear doors difficult to open

Vehicle too low to carry out RBT test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair LOW (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 93,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 93,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,200 miles

surface corrosion to front brake hose metal ferrules

Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,989 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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T338 JBF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T338 JBF, 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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T338 JBF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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