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T580 VPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,359 mi
Last recorded165,359 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 165,359 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

under-side under-sealed in places

Pass 10 Feb 2025 164,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded and weak in places

Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,183 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 163,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 162,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 161,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 161,277 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 160,567 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)

number plates poor condition

small chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2019 159,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)

number plates poor condition

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,210 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 148,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,719 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,041 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 135,861 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2013 122,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,078 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 110,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,317 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,952 miles

slight water leak from oil cooler housing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

both front anti roll bar link pins slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,387 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear back plates corroded

low effort n/s/r foot & parkbrake

n/s/r caliper parkbrake lever not returning fully

o/s headlamp damaged

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,674 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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T580 VPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T580 VPP, 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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T580 VPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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