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T940 JTW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 JTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2013 125,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 117,341 miles

both front top mounts have play

exhaust corroding in places

front number plate cracked

front tyres starting to wear edges/perish

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

rear indicators loosing colour

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 16 Nov 2012 117,338 miles

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

both front top mounts have play

exhaust corroding in places

front number plate cracked

front tyres starting to wear edges/perish

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

rear indicators loosing colour

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,354 miles

both front indicator bulbs loosing colour

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r tyre just above wear bars

Fail 18 Nov 2011 108,354 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator bulbs loosing colour

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r tyre just above wear bars

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,017 miles

alternator belt heavily perished & cracked advice replacement

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs corroded & lipped will need replacement with next set of pads

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush perished & splitting may need replacing soon

offside front wheel rim buckled

offside rear wheel rim slight buckle

oil leak from rear of engine

rear coil springs for corrosion

brake servo heavily corroded just meets mot croteria

Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,017 miles

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

alternator belt heavily perished & cracked advice replacement

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs corroded & lipped will need replacement with next set of pads

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush perished & splitting may need replacing soon

offside front wheel rim buckled

offside rear wheel rim slight buckle

oil leak from rear of engine

rear coil springs for corrosion

brake servo heavily corroded just meets mot croteria

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,165 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f top mount

Fail 14 Nov 2009 89,165 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,482 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 73,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link lower bush just meets mot criteria for wear

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,813 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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T940 JTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T940 JTW, 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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T940 JTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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