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T514 VVX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT514 VVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,582 miles

Both front lower sills slightly deformed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes starting to crack

Near side front lower sill slightly deformed

Off side front tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 46,685 miles

Both front lower suspention arm rear bushes cracking and have slight play on lock to lock check

Both steering rack side arms have slight play

Near side front lower sill slightly deformed

Off side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,685 miles

Both front lower suspention arm rear bushes cracking and have slight play on lock to lock check

Both steering rack side arms have slight play

Near side front lower sill slightly deformed

Off side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,260 miles

Front lower arm bushes in poor condition

Front tyres have very slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,260 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front lower arm bushes in poor condition

Front tyres have very slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,778 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 38,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has severe cracks around outer side wall

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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T514 VVX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T514 VVX, 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 T514 VVX registered?

T514 VVX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T514 VVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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