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T953 SNP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,186 mi
Last recorded77,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 SNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,186 miles

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

both sills slightly damaged

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 77,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both sills slightly damaged

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit an cracking in tread/ both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,984 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust brkt broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust brkt broken

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,200 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,626 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 39,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,942 miles

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

windscreen has alarge crack outside swept area

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,023 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,137 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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T953 SNP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T953 SNP, 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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T953 SNP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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