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T657 WDL

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 WDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 160,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 134,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Nov 2012 134,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,120 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 107,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 90,477 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 90,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 72,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 71,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 62,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 62,226 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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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T657 WDL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T657 WDL, 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 T657 WDL registered?

T657 WDL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T657 WDL safe to buy?

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