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T746 RDL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 RDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 134,773 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brakes noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2018 103,095 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,198 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,198 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,966 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,851 miles

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge [195/65/15h]

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,849 miles

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

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge [195/65/15h]

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear tyre wearing 2.5mm

os rear tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,160 miles

TRACKING REQUIRED

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,160 miles

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,378 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,366 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 51,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,676 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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T746 RDL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T746 RDL, 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 T746 RDL registered?

T746 RDL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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