MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner track rod ball joint worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
the exhaust system is corroding
both outer sills damaged
fan belt split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both outer sills damaged
fan belt split
Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
WIPERS DEFECTIVE
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)
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X997 FFS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X997 FFS, 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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X997 FFS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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