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A25 BPH

1987 Skoda 130

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,866 mi
Last recorded44,866 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Skoda 13039,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BPH
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 44,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 44,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,594 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 38,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 38,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all tyres over 10 year old

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 year old

n/s and o/s/f suspension bump stops close to lower suspension arms

o/s/f seat movement pressent on runners

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,801 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

front suspension bump stops close to lower suspension lower wishbones

Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,801 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front suspension bump stops close to lower suspension lower wishbones

Fail 20 Jul 2007 37,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all steel brake pipes showing corrosion

rear lower sus arms showing corrosion

Pass 18 May 2006 35,424 miles

C.O. reading just within requirement.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

front registration plate cracked.

n/s headlamp glass lens chipped.

n/s/outer sill panel showing corrosion within 30cms of n/s/f seat belt mounting point.

o/s/r view door mirror glass discoloured.

Fail 18 May 2006 35,424 miles

C.O. reading just within requirement.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

front registration plate cracked.

n/s headlamp glass lens chipped.

n/s/outer sill panel showing corrosion within 30cms of n/s/f seat belt mounting point.

o/s/r view door mirror glass discoloured.

How Reliable is the Skoda 130?

Based on 837 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Steering rack gaiter split 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
fog lamp not working 22
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A25 BPH is a 1987 Skoda 130 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Skoda 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,569 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 130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 BPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Skoda 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A25 BPH is a 1987 Skoda 130, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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