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T596 HPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

153,653 mi
Last recorded153,653 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 HPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 153,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 153,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 146,696 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front fog light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2008 146,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front fog light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2007 124,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s & n/s outer sills damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2007 124,472 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s & n/s outer sills damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2006 104,724 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 104,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front discs showing signs of wear and pads starting to get low

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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T596 HPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 T596 HPP, 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 T596 HPP registered?

T596 HPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T596 HPP safe to buy?

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