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T185 BLM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 BLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,471 miles

slight accident damage to offside outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2013 128,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill has slight accident damage

Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,627 miles

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

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

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

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

osr coil spring broken at the bottom end but located correctly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,428 miles

front discs corroded

front pads low

rear tyres low tread

Fail 22 Jul 2011 77,428 miles

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

front discs corroded

front pads low

rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 96,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,638 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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T185 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T185 BLM, 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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T185 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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