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T445 SCH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT445 SCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,012 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top mounts have slight movement

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Apr 2017 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated 2x fixing bolts of incorrect type (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top mounts have slight movement

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all 4 brake discs worn

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

oil leak

weep of diesel around tank

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 105,870 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,888 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 101,843 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,347 miles

n/s/r damper gaitor spliting.

o/s/f track control rear bush spliting.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,598 miles

both rear damper gaitors worn.

tow bar electrics faulty.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,916 miles

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,113 miles

both sides rear bump stops broken

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,113 miles

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

both sides rear bump stops broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,493 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,474 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar locating bushes corroded and moved slightly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside shockabsorber buffer deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Strongly advise! Brake servo vacuum pipe splitting.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,019 miles

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

condition of front band rear discs

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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T445 SCH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 T445 SCH, 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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T445 SCH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T445 SCH safe to buy?

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