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T719 GSL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

244,883 mi
Last recorded244,883 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT719 GSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2011 244,883 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clutch unserviceable - slipping to excess

nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract

nearside and offside outer sills damaged possibly wrongly jacked

nearside rear tyre punctured (2 nails in tread)

offside front brake disc outer face corroded

rear wiper blade torn

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jan 2010 240,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom section of front bumper missing

slight play/wear in steering rack more so at offside

starter motor intermitantly noisy after initial start-up

Fail 20 Jan 2010 240,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom section of front bumper missing

slight play/wear in steering rack more so at offside

starter motor intermitantly noisy after initial start-up

Pass 22 Aug 2008 234,048 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 234,048 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rattle from gearbox/clutch area

Pass 16 Aug 2007 230,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 230,002 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front inner splash guard broken/insecure

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

rear wiper/washer inop

Pass 27 Feb 2007 227,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 227,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T719 GSL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 T719 GSL, 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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T719 GSL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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