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T708 KBJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 KBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,193 miles

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

wipers starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,519 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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T708 KBJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T708 KBJ, 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 T708 KBJ registered?

T708 KBJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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