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T440 JOL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

202,454 mi
Last recorded202,454 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 JOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 202,454 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 202,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 196,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 196,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 187,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 187,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 181,887 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 181,887 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 176,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 176,579 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,202 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 159,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY PROBLEM WITH VOSA COMP

Fail 21 May 2009 137,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 137,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 114,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 114,173 miles

Nearside Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 88,021 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 77,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 77,862 miles

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

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

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

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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T440 JOL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T440 JOL, 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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T440 JOL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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