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T373 BGD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT373 BGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes covered in copper ease grease

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,383 miles

all brake pipes coated in copper slip

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,046 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,900 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,230 miles

Centre Front exhaust mountings split at catalyst

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,560 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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T373 BGD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T373 BGD, 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 T373 BGD registered?

T373 BGD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T373 BGD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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