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R181 RAD

1998 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,276 mi
Last recorded161,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 RAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 161,276 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 149,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 149,804 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 134,119 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,119 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 115,408 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 115,408 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for R181 RAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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