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T960 ABL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 ABL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,553 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2011 101,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,470 miles

small chip in nearside front head light

Fail 28 Mar 2009 92,450 miles

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

small chip in nearside front head light

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,563 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 82,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 72,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,358 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,357 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T960 ABL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T960 ABL, 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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T960 ABL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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