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T538 KTW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 KTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 153,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 145,892 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 145,888 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,375 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,345 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 92,242 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken...system still supported

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,746 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,761 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,788 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,452 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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T538 KTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T538 KTW, 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 T538 KTW registered?

T538 KTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T538 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 KTW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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