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T698 CBW

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,459 mi
Last recorded204,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 CBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 204,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 204,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 196,023 miles

brake disks rusty

rear seat belts covered in mould

Fail 3 Nov 2011 190,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside steering rack end joint worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 190,675 miles

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

nearside steering rack end joint worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 185,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers and passengers front windows tinted

nearside steering rack end joint worn to excess

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2010 185,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers and front windows tinted

offside headlamp cracked but not effecting beam pattern

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2009 171,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 171,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,234 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 137,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside headlight glass cracked

slight imbalance in rear brake application,may require attention

Pass 12 Oct 2005 115,666 miles

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

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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T698 CBW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T698 CBW, 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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T698 CBW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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