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R102 OTY

1998 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 OTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 168,123 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 168,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

water in osf indicator lamp

Pass 27 Sep 2006 152,732 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal very high. †nearside and offside mirrors have slight cracks in them. †nearside handbrake performance could be better.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 152,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal very high. †nearside and offside mirrors have slight cracks in them.

nearside handbrake performance could be slightly better.

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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R102 OTY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R102 OTY, 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 R102 OTY registered?

R102 OTY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R102 OTY safe to buy?

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