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T637 RFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,473 mi
Last recorded128,473 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT637 RFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shockers covers not sucure

near side rear door damage

Fail 3 Sep 2014 128,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shockers covers not sucure

near side rear door damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 127,149 miles

Front number plate chipped

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear inner tyre tread perishing

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 29 Sep 2012 125,197 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,267 miles

Both rear shocker covers insecure. Offside front tyre near the limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,932 miles

both rear shockers covers loose

Pass 11 Sep 2008 115,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear suspension bump stops split.

wiper blades in poor condition, but still clear screen.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 112,382 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 31 Aug 2007 112,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 110,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,481 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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T637 RFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T637 RFL, 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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T637 RFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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