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T648 SEV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 SEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2012 119,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering drive belt cracking

rattle from exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,573 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing low

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Alternator belt cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,770 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,000 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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T648 SEV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T648 SEV, 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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T648 SEV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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