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T509 RPA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,431 mi
Last recorded62,431 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 RPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 62,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 60,119 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 56,488 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge slightly

Pass 7 May 2008 53,463 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 50,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,952 miles

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

front disc pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2006 46,952 miles

front disc pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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T509 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T509 RPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T509 RPA registered?

T509 RPA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T509 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 RPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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