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R230 NVV

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 NVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 117,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 117,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,492 miles

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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R230 NVV is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R230 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R230 NVV registered?

R230 NVV is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R230 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 NVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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