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T879 GOJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 GOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,209 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,798 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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T879 GOJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T879 GOJ, 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 T879 GOJ registered?

T879 GOJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T879 GOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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