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T817 BHJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,356 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,022 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 194,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,306 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,658 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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T817 BHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T817 BHJ, 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 T817 BHJ registered?

T817 BHJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T817 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T817 BHJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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