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T521 KCS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 KCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 144,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 137,487 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 137,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 133,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 127,064 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 127,064 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted all limits exceeded (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 124,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX AT DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE ONLY 50% BRAKING ON SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 118,670 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 118,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 113,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 107,286 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 101,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 94,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,839 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 89,839 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 84,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 80,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 80,244 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 77,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 75,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,757 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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T521 KCS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T521 KCS, 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 T521 KCS registered?

T521 KCS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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