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T543 SHR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,578 mi
Last recorded165,578 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 SHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 165,578 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 165,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 151,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 134,661 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 119,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,739 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 101,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,259 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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T543 SHR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T543 SHR, 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 T543 SHR registered?

T543 SHR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T543 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T543 SHR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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