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T520 LNH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,625 mi
Last recorded167,625 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 LNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,625 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight movement in both front top mounts

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,853 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

front brake discs slightly lipped

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer to centre pipe join

nearside front and rear door has slight damage

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to perish + valve in poor condition

rear brake drums corroded

various oil weeps

Pass 9 Jan 2014 151,888 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front tyres starting to perish and worn close to the legal limit

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Fail 9 Jan 2014 151,888 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front tyres starting to perish and worn close to the legal limit

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Pass 18 Feb 2013 143,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre pereshed

Nearside rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn low and pereshed

Play in both inner rack ball joints

Slight blow from exhaust system

Slight dampness on engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,770 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 127,770 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 112,296 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 100,171 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 88,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,425 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 74,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2006 72,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 72,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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T520 LNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T520 LNH, 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 T520 LNH registered?

T520 LNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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