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T225 JDD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,253 mi
Last recorded112,253 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 JDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,253 miles

Offside Rear brake very slight binding.

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,250 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 135,501 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 123,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,540 miles

osr caliper not returning to stop

Fail 29 Aug 2013 129,540 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr caliper not returning to stop

Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,566 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 125,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 121,887 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 121,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 113,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 107,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,125 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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T225 JDD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T225 JDD, 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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T225 JDD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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