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T554 GRC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,582 mi
Last recorded35,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT554 GRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,870 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres cracking

exhaust center section bracket broken but still secure

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Jul 2013 29,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres cracking

exhaust center section bracket broken but still secure

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,850 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,028 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 24,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,835 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,252 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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T554 GRC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T554 GRC, 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 T554 GRC registered?

T554 GRC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T554 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T554 GRC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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