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T502 KEG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,088 mi
Last recorded154,088 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 KEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 154,088 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 233,485 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 222,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 222,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 208,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 208,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 183,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 183,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 164,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 164,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 136,047 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 136,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 130,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 130,381 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 122,452 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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T502 KEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T502 KEG, 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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T502 KEG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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