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T716 BHJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,693 mi
Last recorded87,693 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,692 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,295 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 80,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,445 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 27 Jun 2008 102,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,847 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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T716 BHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 T716 BHJ, 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 T716 BHJ registered?

T716 BHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 1999.

Is T716 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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