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T565 BLM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 BLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,017 miles

wipers slow, require attn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,633 miles

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

Advise front number plate cracked

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,084 miles

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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T565 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T565 BLM, 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 T565 BLM registered?

T565 BLM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 1999.

Is T565 BLM safe to buy?

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