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T743 BHP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 172,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,969 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both sills damaged+n/s floor pan slightly detatched from floor

n/s wiper blade split

o/s front h/lamp chipped+beam pattern slightly poor

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2010 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both sills damaged+n/s floor pan slightly detatched from floor

n/s wiper blade split

o/s front h/lamp chipped+beam pattern slightly poor

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 92,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T743 BHP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T743 BHP, 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 T743 BHP registered?

T743 BHP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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