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T56 BTY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,142 mi
Last recorded219,142 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 219,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 219,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 214,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 211,980 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s sill to floor corroded slightly

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 196,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag lamp on

condition of front floor to sill areas

Fail 22 Aug 2007 196,044 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag lamp on

condition of front floor to sill areas

Pass 2 Sep 2006 175,181 miles

air bag lamp on

condition of front brake pads and discs

slight play at stearing wheel

slight wear in offside front suspention arm rear bush

Fail 11 Aug 2006 174,323 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

air bag lamp on

condition of front brake pads and discs

slight play at stearing wheel

slight wear in offside front suspention arm rear bush

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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T56 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T56 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T56 BTY registered?

T56 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T56 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T56 BTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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