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BAG 823S

1998 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 823S
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,504 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 64,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre x2

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R door dose not open from inside the car or outside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,099 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 29,175 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 29,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 19,646 miles

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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BAG 823S is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BAG 823S, 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 BAG 823S registered?

BAG 823S is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for BAG 823S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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