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T876 KAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,522 miles

mid section of exhaust slight blow

nearside front wish bone bush (rear one)

offside front to back brake pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2015 132,511 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level

mid section of exhaust slight blow

nearside front wish bone bush (rear one)

offside front to back brake pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,785 miles

both front tyres worn on outside

brake pipe front to n/s/rear slight corrosion over tank

Fail 4 Sep 2014 129,778 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside

brake pipe front to n/s/rear slight corrosion over tank

exhaust connection sleeve centre to rear blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,088 miles

all shockers slightly weak

all springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded & heavlly greased

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all shockers slightly weak

all springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded & heavlly greased

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,001 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 102,618 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 94,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,941 miles

knocking heard from front suspension over bumps no play found in any components

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,086 miles

o/s wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,739 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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T876 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T876 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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T876 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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