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T451 JCS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,982 mi
Last recorded180,982 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 JCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 180,982 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 17 Apr 2012 171,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 171,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 167,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust bracket loose

Fail 15 Apr 2011 167,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 164,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 164,266 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 160,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corrosive

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 15 Apr 2009 160,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corrosive

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 4 Apr 2008 154,897 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage to offside

offside & nearside sills crushed

Pass 4 Apr 2008 154,897 miles

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

body damage to offside

offside & nearside sills crushed

Pass 31 Oct 2007 152,718 miles

offside & nearside sill lips damaged/crushed

Fail 31 Oct 2007 152,641 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 by positive means (7.2.4b)

offside & nearside sill lips damaged/crushed

Pass 17 Oct 2006 135,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 134,989 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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T451 JCS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T451 JCS, 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 T451 JCS registered?

T451 JCS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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