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T81 CBW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,809 mi
Last recorded104,809 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 CBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,794 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,794 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,305 miles

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

Offside inner track control arm joint slightly worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,992 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,835 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,545 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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T81 CBW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T81 CBW, 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 T81 CBW registered?

T81 CBW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T81 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T81 CBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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