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KEZ 5472

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

601,235 mi
Last recorded601,235 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEZ 5472
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 601,235 miles

engine appears slightly smokey. only just passed emission test

Pass 23 Feb 2015 600,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 514,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

chip n/s/f headlamp

o/s turbo pipe dropped touching driveshaft

o/s/f wishbone bush fitted incorrect

Pass 16 Nov 2011 448,988 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 448,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 373,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 298,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 242,665 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 242,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 180,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 180,673 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 96,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 84,338 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 84,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KEZ 5472 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KEZ 5472, 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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KEZ 5472 is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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