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T781 EBD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,029 mi
Last recorded171,029 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 171,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filter excessively corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 170,257 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 170,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 169,230 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Front suspension arm bushes partially split

Front wipers juddering and smearing but still clearing screen. Advise replacement

O/s/r shocker weeping fluid

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 167,175 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

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

Front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 164,563 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses cracked/perished

Both front tyres cracked

Both rear springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

N/s wing mirror cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/r tyre corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 164,562 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Both front brake flexi hoses cracked/perished

Both front tyres cracked

Both rear springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

N/s wing mirror cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/r tyre corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,660 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 161,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 158,778 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 158,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 155,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 155,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 151,127 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2009 151,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2008 147,692 miles

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

front brake disc pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 141,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 129,374 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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T781 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T781 EBD, 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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T781 EBD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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