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T49 KBY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 KBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,559 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 55,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KBY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

T49 KBY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T49 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T49 KBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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