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T873 EBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 91,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,272 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 80,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 63,820 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,685 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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T873 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T873 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 T873 EBD registered?

T873 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T873 EBD safe to buy?

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