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T463 JGY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,343 mi
Last recorded52,343 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 JGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 52,343 miles

Nearside original mirror missing, replaced with a small blind spot mirror

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

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

Oil leak

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 31 May 2016 50,049 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 47,232 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. High biting point.

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Odd tyres fitted across front axle. Summer tyre nearside and Winter tyre offside.

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 45,032 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. High biting point.

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across both axles.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 45,009 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. High biting point.

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across both axles.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 42,239 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted to rear of vehicle.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 39,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,502 miles

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

both mirrors cracked

Fail 24 May 2011 37,502 miles

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

both mirrors cracked

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

Pass 25 May 2010 34,630 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f mirrors glass cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 31,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,460 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2006 23,107 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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T463 JGY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T463 JGY, 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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T463 JGY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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