MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
front brake discs in poor condition †
hand brake travel long
n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge
slight play in o/s of steering rack
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R181 RAD is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R181 RAD, 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 R181 RAD registered?
R181 RAD is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R181 RAD safe to buy?
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