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T487 WAB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 WAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,822 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,212 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,266 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T487 WAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T487 WAB, 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 T487 WAB registered?

T487 WAB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T487 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T487 WAB shows 6 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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