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T996 BTY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,422 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE,O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH, EXHAUST BRACKET

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,485 miles

ADVISE N/S/F LOWER ARM

Pass 23 Jun 2005 67,135 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 67,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tyre

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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T996 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T996 BTY, 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 T996 BTY registered?

T996 BTY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T996 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 BTY shows 6 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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