MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached when jacked up centre flopping in centre (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front exhaust flexi slight blow
Nearside inner steering rack boot damp
both front tyres slightly scrubbing on inner
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
metal panel under radiator slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe after cat (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe after cat (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front is wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front is wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T235 BNL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T235 BNL, 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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T235 BNL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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