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H565 ELO

1998 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 ELO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,107 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,533 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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H565 ELO is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H565 ELO, 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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How do I check the history of H565 ELO?

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What year was H565 ELO registered?

H565 ELO is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is H565 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H565 ELO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H565 ELO have outstanding finance?

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