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T251 BSH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,358 mi
Last recorded177,358 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 BSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 177,358 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 151,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,274 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 138,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,464 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wipper split

Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,626 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wipper split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,811 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,811 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,777 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T251 BSH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T251 BSH, 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 T251 BSH registered?

T251 BSH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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