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T681 JAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,135 mi
Last recorded153,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT681 JAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 153,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2019 153,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 135,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,863 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 125,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,438 miles

wipers split on ends

Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,420 miles

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

wipers split on ends

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,259 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,935 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,334 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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T681 JAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T681 JAU, 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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T681 JAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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