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S779 BHO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,827 mi
Last recorded131,827 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 BHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 131,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Light bulb cluster insecure/Broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Light bulb cluster insecure/Broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Light bulb cluster insecure/Broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel gauge clearly inoperative

N/S Reversing lamp light intensity significantly reduced, Light bulb cluster insecure/Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rev counter clearly inoperative

Temp gauge clearly inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 122,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 111,764 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,159 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 101,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,940 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,595 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,359 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,513 miles

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

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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S779 BHO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S779 BHO, 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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S779 BHO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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