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T787 EBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,997 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 148,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 136,287 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 129,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

srs light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 120,465 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,465 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,826 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 115,489 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 102,483 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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T787 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T787 EBD, 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 T787 EBD registered?

T787 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T787 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T787 EBD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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