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T853 JVX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 JVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,392 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT BROKEN . BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,392 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT BROKEN . BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,953 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE SUPPORT BROKEN

ADV REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,601 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,600 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,444 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,014 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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T853 JVX 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 76.9%.

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 T853 JVX, 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 T853 JVX registered?

T853 JVX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T853 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 JVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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