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T668 KAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,189 mi
Last recorded193,189 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 193,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Fail 11 May 2012 193,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2011 182,843 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear handbrake reading low

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 May 2011 182,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear handbrake reading low

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 6 May 2010 171,130 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 171,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 157,014 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 157,014 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 155,251 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 155,251 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 152,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 152,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner offside driveshaft cv boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 134,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 134,339 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T668 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T668 KAU, 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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T668 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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