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T899 OGB

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 OGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,984 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 130,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 122,206 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2009 122,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2008 113,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid looks low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 96,876 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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T899 OGB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T899 OGB, 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 T899 OGB registered?

T899 OGB is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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