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T626 ABF

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT626 ABF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,902 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 78,902 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,481 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,974 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,636 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 50,667 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 40,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T626 ABF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T626 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.

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What year was T626 ABF registered?

T626 ABF is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T626 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T626 ABF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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