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T462 HBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 HBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 136,602 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

damage to nearside front sill

Pass 15 May 2015 131,433 miles

bottom arm rear bushes perished

exhaust corroded

oil weep

Fail 15 May 2014 127,503 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 127,503 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 May 2013 124,935 miles

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

rear road springs corroded.

Pass 15 May 2012 120,875 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear road springs corroded.

Pass 18 May 2011 117,372 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 117,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 111,447 miles

large chip in n/s of windscreen .

rear road springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 107,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 99,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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T462 HBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T462 HBD, 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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T462 HBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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