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T628 LAR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT628 LAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 205,286 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 205,013 miles

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 175,962 miles

rust o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 8 Jan 2016 175,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust blow at cat joint

rust o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,264 miles

wear/ movement o/s front top mount bush

Pass 4 Feb 2014 133,021 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link rod lower bush splitting

wear on n/s and o/s front top mount bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 127,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 116,535 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 116,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 106,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,633 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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T628 LAR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T628 LAR, 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 T628 LAR registered?

T628 LAR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is T628 LAR safe to buy?

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