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T852 EBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,643 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 137,619 miles

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

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

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

engine overheating fan motor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 129,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes require a clean out and adjustment

wiper switch intermitant fault

Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,358 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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T852 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T852 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 T852 EBD registered?

T852 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T852 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 EBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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