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T717 EPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,856 mi
Last recorded150,856 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 150,856 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 138,746 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,154 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,928 miles

rear number plate will soon require replacing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,237 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 82,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T717 EPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T717 EPP, 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 T717 EPP registered?

T717 EPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T717 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T717 EPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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