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T235 BNL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,925 mi
Last recorded190,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 190,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 186,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 182,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 182,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 178,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2019 171,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 171,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 166,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 166,304 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 160,607 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 160,607 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,240 miles

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

Offside Front is wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 154,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 147,694 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 147,694 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 145,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 139,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 136,582 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 127,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 127,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 113,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 95,677 miles

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

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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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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