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T771 RKS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT771 RKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 153,895 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 153,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 148,340 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 148,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at all ! (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 143,489 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 135,901 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,710 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 110,914 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 110,913 miles

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

FRONT DISCS PITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,890 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 103,870 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,021 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,116 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,515 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 63,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T771 RKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T771 RKS, 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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T771 RKS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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