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T461 AFP

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,587 mi
Last recorded149,587 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 135,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 131,820 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 131,819 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,150 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,423 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 123,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 120,927 miles

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s bottom arm rear bush unbonding

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edges, close to limit, cracking

underside of engine area not checked properly covers

Pass 13 Apr 2013 120,927 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s bottom arm rear bush unbonding

o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edges, close to limit, cracking

underside of engine area not checked properly covers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,708 miles

Front brake discs very worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 110,708 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs very worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,992 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished

Both rear tyres very featherd

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,992 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished

Both rear tyres very featherd

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,082 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 85,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front and rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 77,264 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,830 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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T461 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T461 AFP, 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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T461 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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