MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery loose
offside mirror housing damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side rear axle to body bracket, bent, but not fouling axle
rear brake application slightly unbalanced
Lift in offside front top suspension mounting is nearing the limits.
Rear tyres wearing low on inner tread bands. ( Nearside is very close to the legal limits )
Various instrument gauages not working.
drivers door mirror is damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Lift in offside front top suspension mounting is nearing the limits.
Rear tyres wearing low on inner tread bands. ( Nearside is very close to the legal limits )
Various instrument gauages not working.
** Punture in nearside front tyre **
Both rear number plate lamp bulbs are dim ( on the limits )
Engine under tray is broken and insecure.
Metal filings and oil around top pulley and drive belt has slight damage.
Nearside front side lamp is going dim.
Nearside outer sill is damaged in several places.
Noise from offside rear brakes when wheel is rotated. ( suspect loose items inside brake drum and needs further investigation )
Rear axle beam nearside mounting bracket is damaged.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
** Punture in nearside front tyre **
Both rear number plate lamp bulbs are dim ( on the limits )
Engine under tray is broken and insecure.
Metal filings and oil around top pulley and drive belt has slight damage.
Nearside front side lamp is going dim.
Nearside outer sill is damaged in several places.
Noise from offside rear brakes when wheel is rotated. ( suspect loose items inside brake drum and needs further investigation )
Rear axle beam nearside mounting bracket is damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front engine under shield is broken away along the rear fixing points.
Nail in nearside rear tyre tread near the tread edge.
Rear axle beam nearside mounting bracket is bent over.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front engine under shield is broken away along the rear fixing points.
Nail in nearside rear tyre tread near the tread edge.
Rear axle beam nearside mounting bracket is bent over.
Scuttle water drain aways are blocked ( scuttle has water in it )
Vehicle has only just passed the smoke emissions test.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side rear axle/trailing arm mounting bent causing bush to make noise when axle moves.
off side front lower arm rear bush seperating from centre pin slightly.
windscreen chiped (under 40mm)
near side rear axle/trailing arm mounting bent causing bush to make noise when axle moves.
off side front lower arm rear bush seperating from centre pin slightly.
windscreen chiped (under 40mm)
as before
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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T971 ABL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 T971 ABL, 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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T971 ABL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 1999.
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