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1SB8302

1998 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,747 mi
Last recorded250,747 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1SB8302
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 250,747 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 250,741 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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1SB8302 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 1SB8302, 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 1SB8302 registered?

1SB8302 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is 1SB8302 safe to buy?

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