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T79 UAV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,313 mi
Last recorded68,313 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 UAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 68,313 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

Some bushes deteriotated

Surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Fail 4 May 2017 68,313 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

Some bushes deteriotated

Surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 11 May 2016 67,555 miles

Deterioration some bushes

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

Slight play o/s steering rack

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 58,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,342 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 51,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 48,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,078 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 46,070 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,991 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 40,450 miles

near/side front steering rack small amount of movment

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,389 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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T79 UAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T79 UAV, 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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T79 UAV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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