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S121 GEU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 GEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,779 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/ and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,219 miles

Nearside front indicator deteriorated

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake balance only just met

Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,066 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,064 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,790 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,328 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

offside front suspension arm bush deeteriorated [rear bush]

stop lamps and rear side lamps slightly discoloured.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,530 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake servo slightly corroded.

offside front wiper blade split.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspension arm bush starting to separate.[rear bush]

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,985 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspension arm bush starting to separate.[rear bush]

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,467 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,526 miles

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop lamp bulbs inoperative.

front tyres worn near tread wear indicators.

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,293 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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S121 GEU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S121 GEU, 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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S121 GEU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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