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T886 KAU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 102,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust starting to brake up (possible catalyst)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 74,259 miles

Centre 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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T886 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T886 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 T886 KAU registered?

T886 KAU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T886 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 KAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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