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T531 YVO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 YVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 88,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,726 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,355 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,428 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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T531 YVO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T531 YVO, 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 T531 YVO registered?

T531 YVO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T531 YVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T531 YVO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T531 YVO have outstanding finance?

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