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T831 AJO

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,917 mi
Last recorded154,917 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 AJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 154,917 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine noisy

front and rear number plates starting to fade

passenger air bag activated

Fail 8 Mar 2011 154,917 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine noisy

front and rear number plates starting to fade

passenger air bag activated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 144,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 133,128 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 May 2008 119,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 119,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 107,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 94,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 May 2006 94,653 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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T831 AJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T831 AJO, 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 T831 AJO registered?

T831 AJO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T831 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T831 AJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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