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T917 BCD

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,077 mi
Last recorded202,077 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 BCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 202,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 202,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs lipped and worn.

Some bulbs not working in high level stop lamp.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 196,556 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge - o/s close to legal limit.

Brake fluid level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate faded.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 196,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge - o/s close to legal limit.

Brake fluid level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate faded.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked.

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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T917 BCD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T917 BCD, 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 T917 BCD registered?

T917 BCD is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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