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1FLI423

1998 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1FLI423
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 121,444 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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1FLI423 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,132 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 1FLI423, 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 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1FLI423 registered?

1FLI423 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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