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T878 KAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,232 mi
Last recorded116,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack slight play both sides

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,918 miles

nsf nail in tyre time of test

oil leak

steering inner rack joints have play

all 4 tyre outer wall cracking

jacking points damaged time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault parking brake light illuminated (3.4.1c)

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure both sides x2 (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering inner rack joints have play

all 4 tyre outer wall cracking

jacking points damaged time of test

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts have play

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

suspect exhaust manifold leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,698 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 58,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear brake disc rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,444 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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T878 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T878 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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T878 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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