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T982 RTA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT982 RTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 142,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 134,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,464 miles

Drag at front offside wheel from brake.

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

Power steering pipes corroding.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 110,306 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 110,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,376 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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T982 RTA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T982 RTA, 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 T982 RTA registered?

T982 RTA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T982 RTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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