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T214 BLM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 BLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 94,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner trackrod end has play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,641 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,589 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,402 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod worn

o/s/f mirror cover loose

rear brakes distorted

Fail 30 May 2013 76,402 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod worn

o/s/f mirror cover loose

rear brakes distorted

Pass 29 May 2012 70,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,470 miles

n/s/f inner track rod worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear brakes distortion evident on brakes test

Fail 24 May 2011 64,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner track rod worn

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn/perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear brakes distortion evident on brakes test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,163 miles

n/s/f inner track rod worn

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes perished

rear index plate faded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,480 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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T214 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T214 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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T214 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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