MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil level low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel tank straps corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel tank straps corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
advise corrosion to fuel tank straps
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T498 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 T498 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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T498 AFP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 1999.
Is T498 AFP safe to buy?
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