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T451 ATH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,165 mi
Last recorded77,165 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 ATH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 77,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light lense damaged

unable to open bootlid from outside but closes securely

Fail 2 May 2013 77,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light lense damaged

unable to open bootlid from outside but closes securely

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,742 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 66,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,708 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 May 2007 35,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 2 May 2006 26,399 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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T451 ATH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T451 ATH, 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 T451 ATH registered?

T451 ATH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T451 ATH safe to buy?

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