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T431 KUJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,256 mi
Last recorded190,256 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 KUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 190,256 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front drop links are worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 185,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 174,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 174,541 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 162,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 162,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 150,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 150,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 138,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 132,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 125,415 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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T431 KUJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T431 KUJ, 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 T431 KUJ registered?

T431 KUJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T431 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T431 KUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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