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T524 GSE

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,987 mi
Last recorded167,987 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 GSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 167,987 miles

2 segments out on high level brake lights

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

n/s /f side light slightly dull

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 163,028 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 163,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 154,389 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 154,389 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT & REAR TYRES DIFFERANT SIZES

MIDDLE EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

NSF PADS WORN LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2007 148,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,398 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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T524 GSE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T524 GSE, 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 T524 GSE registered?

T524 GSE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T524 GSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T524 GSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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