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T986 JAH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,318 mi
Last recorded66,318 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 JAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,473 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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T986 JAH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T986 JAH, 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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T986 JAH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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