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T801 EBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,077 mi
Last recorded98,077 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 98,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front bumper has tape on it.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front bumper has tape on it.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,951 miles

front o/s wing damage and bumper taped

Fail 9 Feb 2011 89,951 miles

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

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

front o/s wing damage and bumper taped

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,092 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake servo pipe has been repaired

Fail 12 Feb 2010 83,092 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake servo pipe has been repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,914 miles

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

o/s/f wing damaged.

Fail 16 Feb 2008 70,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f wing damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,392 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 64,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

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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T801 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T801 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 T801 EBD registered?

T801 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T801 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 EBD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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