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T408 BAF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 BAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,216 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 73,233 miles

slight play in both steering rack arm pivot joints

Fail 11 May 2016 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in both steering rack arm pivot joints

Pass 18 May 2015 70,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 70,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 66,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,397 miles

wiring loom to head lights all lose

Fail 13 May 2013 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear exhaust mount split

wiring loom to head lights all lose

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,195 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,418 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes getting corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power stering pipes getting corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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T408 BAF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T408 BAF, 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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T408 BAF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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