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T581 ABF

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,295 mi
Last recorded145,295 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 ABF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 145,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 135,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED

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

SCRATCHE WINDSCREEN

Fail 27 May 2009 135,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED

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

SCRATCHE WINDSCREEN

Fail 14 May 2008 124,696 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 124,696 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 109,982 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,582 miles

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

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

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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T581 ABF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T581 ABF, 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 T581 ABF registered?

T581 ABF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T581 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T581 ABF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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