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T374 ALJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,799 mi
Last recorded177,799 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT374 ALJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 177,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 177,783 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 173,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 173,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 168,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 162,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 148,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 135,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,471 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,991 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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T374 ALJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T374 ALJ, 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 T374 ALJ registered?

T374 ALJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T374 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T374 ALJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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