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R16 KAB

1998 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

375,912 mi
Last recorded375,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 375,912 miles

abs light ? spoke to vehicle presenter

n/s/r tyre distorted

outer sills split both sides

rear exhaust mount

third brake light, bulbs out

Fail 29 Jun 2012 375,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

abs light ? spoke to vehicle presenter

n/s/r tyre distorted

outer sills split both sides

rear exhaust mount

third brake light, bulbs out

Pass 1 Jun 2011 369,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 369,409 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 357,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 357,038 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 347,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 337,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 324,061 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2008 312,010 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 295,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 267,034 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 266,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1 servo pipe has tape aroud it.but not leaking. †2,both outer seals are damaged. †3,o/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R16 KAB is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R16 KAB, 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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R16 KAB is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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