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T241 BNL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,918 mi
Last recorded125,918 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 125,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2013 125,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 115,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 108,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,118 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 100,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,157 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T241 BNL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T241 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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What year was T241 BNL registered?

T241 BNL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T241 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 BNL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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