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T601 GRC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 GRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 123,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,415 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,114 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight damage to o/s/f floor

slight wear in front strut top mounts

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,114 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f floor

slight wear in front strut top mounts

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,586 miles

slight oil leak

wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,769 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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T601 GRC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T601 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 T601 GRC registered?

T601 GRC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T601 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 GRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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