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T49 BTY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 134,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,755 miles

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

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

advise heat shields loose

Fail 15 Jun 2016 130,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise heat shields loose

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,053 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 114,053 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 108,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 108,684 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 103,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 93,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 87,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 87,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2007 76,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 66,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 59,694 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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T49 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T49 BTY, 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 T49 BTY registered?

T49 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T49 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T49 BTY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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