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T73 OKW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,839 mi
Last recorded172,839 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 OKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 172,839 miles

Oil leak ()

upper brake light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 169,417 miles

O/S/R wheel requires attention

Fail 20 Jul 2015 169,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

O/S/R wheel requires attention

Pass 30 Jun 2014 163,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 156,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 145,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,045 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 139,042 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 121,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 121,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 114,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 114,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 103,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 94,891 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 94,745 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 87,252 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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T73 OKW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T73 OKW, 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 T73 OKW registered?

T73 OKW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T73 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T73 OKW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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