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T347 VNU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,523 mi
Last recorded111,523 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT347 VNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 106,035 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,507 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 84,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,406 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,969 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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T347 VNU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc 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 T347 VNU, 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 T347 VNU registered?

T347 VNU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T347 VNU safe to buy?

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