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T65 ARU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 ARU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,736 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,004 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,158 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,158 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,228 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 102,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,490 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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T65 ARU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T65 ARU, 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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T65 ARU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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