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T390 RSX

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 RSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,247 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,681 miles

Advise exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 123,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

sidewall cracks in rear tyres

Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,885 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

battery light illuminated

nearside & offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

sidewall cracks in rear tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,724 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside front windscreen washers jet slightly blocked

Fail 14 Feb 2012 111,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres are cracked

Centre exhaust slightly insecure

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside front windscreen washers jet slightly blocked

Pass 6 Feb 2011 108,300 miles

Both front brakes are sticking

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Centre rear seat belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 108,300 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both front brakes are sticking

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Centre rear seat belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,218 miles

OIL LEAKS , TOPPED UP WITH 2Lts. REAR BRAKES NOISEY. CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT, EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 105,218 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OIL LEAKS , TOPPED UP WITH 2Lts. REAR BRAKES NOISEY. CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT, EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 86,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 81,949 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 81,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T390 RSX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T390 RSX, 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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T390 RSX is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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