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T688 JAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 JAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,560 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,759 miles

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

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

exhaust braket broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,759 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust braket broken

Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 58,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 55,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 52,047 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 48,541 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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T688 JAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T688 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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What year was T688 JAU registered?

T688 JAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T688 JAU safe to buy?

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