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T955 SNP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,279 mi
Last recorded228,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT955 SNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 228,279 miles

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

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

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

nsf flexy brake pipe starting to crack

osf flexy brake pipe starting to crack

slight play in nsf top suspension mountain

stone chip osf headlight

Fail 20 Nov 2012 228,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nsf flexy brake pipe starting to crack

osf flexy brake pipe starting to crack

slight play in nsf top suspension mountain

stone chip osf headlight

Pass 9 Dec 2011 216,384 miles

both front coil springs rusty

ns sill damaged

os front headlight stonedamaged beam ok

rear handbrake cables rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2011 216,384 miles

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

both front coil springs rusty

ns sill damaged

os front headlight stonedamaged beam ok

rear handbrake cables rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2010 198,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 198,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 186,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 161,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 140,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 116,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T955 SNP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T955 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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T955 SNP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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