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T391 OVF

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,784 mi
Last recorded176,784 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT391 OVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 176,784 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 176,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 159,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 156,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 153,097 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2014 149,649 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 149,649 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 144,439 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 144,439 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 138,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,471 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 132,471 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 125,969 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 119,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 119,231 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 113,875 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 113,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 106,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 106,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock absorber gaiters detiorated

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,481 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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T391 OVF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T391 OVF, 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 T391 OVF registered?

T391 OVF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T391 OVF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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