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T537 JDW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT537 JDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,986 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,147 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant gauge n/w

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,727 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,343 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,270 miles

brake pad loose in carrier on n/s front causing ratteling noise

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,270 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pad loose in carrier on n/s front causing ratteling noise

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,207 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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T537 JDW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T537 JDW, 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 T537 JDW registered?

T537 JDW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T537 JDW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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