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T862 KAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,030 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 97,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 12 Nov 2011 88,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,454 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 9 Aug 2010 77,454 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,167 miles

both front sill lips dented

centre exhaust mounting weld broken/ but still surported

high level brake light 1 led inoperative

off side dip beam aim low limit

off side rear door wont open from inside or out side

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front sill lips dented

centre exhaust mounting weld broken/ but still surported

high level brake light 1 led inoperative

off side dip beam aim low limit

off side rear door wont open from inside or out side

Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,965 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,451 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T862 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T862 KAU, 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 T862 KAU registered?

T862 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T862 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T862 KAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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