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T368 KVX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,547 mi
Last recorded164,547 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT368 KVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 164,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 164,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket loose

damage to both front floor sections

heavy dampness around diesel leak-off pipe

small stonechips in windscreen

very heavy pitting on both front inner brake discs

wipers judder

Pass 6 Aug 2012 149,636 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust bracket loose but system secure

play in both front drop-link bushes,close to limits

Fail 28 Jul 2012 149,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust bracket loose but system secure

play in both front drop-link bushes,close to limits

Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail rear offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2012 140,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nail rear offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 123,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 118,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 110,336 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 110,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,715 miles

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

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

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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T368 KVX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T368 KVX, 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 T368 KVX registered?

T368 KVX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T368 KVX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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