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T191 BLM

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,253 mi
Last recorded127,253 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 BLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 127,252 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 127,242 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough & noisy when rotated.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,922 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 123,915 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 30 Sep 2014 122,439 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER SHOULDER

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,179 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 120,179 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,852 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 100,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 100,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 92,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 92,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 85,499 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise oil leak (possibly from crank seal)

centre exhaust mount insecure

Fail 10 May 2007 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise handbrake travel

advise oil leak (possibly from crank seal)

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 25 May 2006 77,586 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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T191 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T191 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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T191 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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