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T453 NEG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 NEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,340 miles

offside front wishbone bone rear bushe becoming unbonded and weak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,625 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the minimum legal limit

brake servo hose in poor condition

nearside front tyre approaching the wear bars

offside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,383 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

offside front wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,803 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

offside wishbone rear bushe becoming unbonded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 108,735 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wishbone rear bushe split and becoming weak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,735 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bushe split and becoming weak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 94,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 94,101 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,458 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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T453 NEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T453 NEG, 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 T453 NEG registered?

T453 NEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T453 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 NEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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