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T818 STN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,732 mi
Last recorded116,732 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 STN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 116,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ABS activating as soon as the rbt is activated (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2024 110,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 110,027 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 108,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 108,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 107,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 105,318 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,179 miles

Central Front exhaust joint clamp brackets fractured

Nearside Rear brake catching slightly

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroding

Offside Front track rod (rack end) slight play

Rear nearside and offside brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear nearside and offside suspension damper shrouds insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) evidence of chaffing (2.2.D.2b)

Central Front exhaust joint clamp brackets fractured

Nearside Rear brake catching slightly

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroding

Offside Front track rod (rack end) slight play

Rear nearside and offside brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear nearside and offside suspension damper shrouds insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 99,881 miles

Front nearside and offside anti-roll bar droplink bushes slight play

Offside Front track rod (rack end) - slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear nearside and offside suspension damper shrouds insecure

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,710 miles

Centre Rear exhaust joint minor blow

Front windscreen starting to delaminate

Nearside Front track rod (rack end) - play

Rear nearside and offside damper shrouds insecure

fuel tank straps and exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,991 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension damper shrouds insecure

nearside front track rod (rack end) - play

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm

offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower bush - play

rear exhaust silencer joint - minor blow

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,316 miles

exhaust system / front subframe / fuel tank straps - Corroded

nearside and offside rear damper shrouds insecure

offside front mirror adjuster button missing - manual adjustment

rear exhaust silencer - temporary repair - minor blow

Pass 9 May 2013 88,035 miles

engine oil breather pipe split

front subframe / front suspension arms / front struts / front brake hose ferrules - Corroding

nearside and offside rear damper shrouds insecure

nearside and offside rear sidelights slight dimming with hazards applied

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

nearside front track rod (rack end) bush - play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding perished - STRONG ADVICE

offside front mirror adjustment control switch broken - manual adjustment

offside front track rod end balljoint slight play

oil leak from engine

rear brake hose ferrules / fuel tank straps / exhaust system / exhaust clamps and hanger brackets - Corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and pinholed - minor blow

temperature gauge intermittant in operation

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,843 miles

exhaust system / rear brake hose metal ferrules / fuel tank straps - Corroded

nearside front track rod (rack end) bush slight play

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing and slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,010 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside front track rod end balljoint slight play

nearside rear suspension dampoer shroud insecure

rear silencer hanger bracket fractured

Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,766 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit (2mm) and worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,889 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear damper shroud insecure

nearside rear tyre tread uneven wear on inner edge

offside front suspension creak

offside front wiper dragging across screen

slight play in nearside and offside front track rods (rack end)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,793 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear damper shroud insecure

nearside rear tyre tread uneven wear on inner edge

offside front suspension creak

offside front wiper dragging across screen

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight play in nearside and offside front track rods (rack end)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear handbrake slightly inefficient

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,614 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,769 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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T818 STN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T818 STN, 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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T818 STN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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