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T156 JNG

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 JNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 164,725 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 164,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 157,202 miles

Both number plates deteriorating-advise replacing soon

N/s front anti roll bar link rod has slight movement in a bush.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both number plates deteriorating-advise replacing soon

N/s front anti roll bar link rod has slight movement in a bush.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 152,068 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust semi insecure mid rear section

freeplay detected in both front shock absorber top mounts

nearside front headlamp cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2013 152,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust semi insecure mid rear section

freeplay detected in both front shock absorber top mounts

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 164,368 miles

Front no plate cracked & rear no plate starting to dscolour

Front tyres 175//70x14 & Rear tyres 175/80x14

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No plate light bulbs have blue tint

Fail 1 Jun 2012 146,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front no plate cracked & rear no plate starting to dscolour

Front tyres 175//70x14 & Rear tyres 175/80x14

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No plate light bulbs have blue tint

Pass 13 May 2011 135,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 135,220 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,941 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)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 111,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 111,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 98,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 98,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,325 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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T156 JNG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T156 JNG, 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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T156 JNG is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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