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T440 BRG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 BRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakes nosiey

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,814 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakes nosiey

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,102 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,855 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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T440 BRG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T440 BRG, 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 T440 BRG registered?

T440 BRG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T440 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T440 BRG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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