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3B43570

1998 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

293,462 mi
Last recorded293,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3B43570
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2014 293,462 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 276,848 miles

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

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

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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3B43570 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3B43570, 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 3B43570 registered?

3B43570 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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