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T887 GPP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 GPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 167,950 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 162,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 162,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 162,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15-91V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 161,955 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 160,371 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 160,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 157,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 157,857 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 153,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 147,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 134,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 126,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 125,992 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 102,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,572 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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T887 GPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T887 GPP, 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 T887 GPP registered?

T887 GPP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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