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T201 HSA

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 HSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished and scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Perished

Offside Front Tyre Slight Perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,461 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished and scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre Slight Perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,127 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,083 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded and brake pads getting low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded and brake pads getting low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,814 miles

rear brakes squeek

Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes squeek

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,010 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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T201 HSA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 T201 HSA, 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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What year was T201 HSA registered?

T201 HSA is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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