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T961 ERA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,937 mi
Last recorded56,937 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 ERA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,937 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn

both rear springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 53,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 45,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,962 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 34,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 34,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,087 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,003 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,665 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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T961 ERA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T961 ERA, 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 T961 ERA registered?

T961 ERA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T961 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T961 ERA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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