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S202 BKN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,883 mi
Last recorded132,883 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 BKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace soon (4.1.E.1)

engine slightly smokey

Fail 15 Oct 2016 132,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine slightly smokey

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 115,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 21 Oct 2013 115,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,847 miles

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked between tread

underside of fuel tank damp

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,361 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked between tread

underside of fuel tank damp

Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,250 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Offside wiper blade split

Rear tyres heavily perished and in poor condition

Travel in handbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2010 91,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside wiper blade split

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Rear tyres heavily perished and in poor condition

Travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,825 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,819 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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S202 BKN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S202 BKN, 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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S202 BKN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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