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T78 WYJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 WYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,598 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 96,596 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush has play and is split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount has slight movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged but not affect view to the rear

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt is leaking grease but does not allow ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

bonnet securing device is a strap, the strap is securing the bonnet in the closed position

rear passenger seat base missing at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush has play and is split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount has slight movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged but not affect view to the rear

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt is leaking grease but does not allow ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

bonnet securing device is a strap, the strap is securing the bonnet in the closed position

rear passenger seat base missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,545 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,867 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,334 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,198 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,906 miles

Strongly adv, Play in o/s/f top suspension mount, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Front number plate cracked, Chips in front screen.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,165 miles

front brake pads check

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,637 miles

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

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

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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T78 WYJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T78 WYJ, 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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T78 WYJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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