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R248 VNT

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,831 mi
Last recorded40,831 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 VNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,831 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror taped up

near side flasher lens missing

noise from rear brake when applide

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,958 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & rear tyres perrished.

front bumper damaged.

n/s/f indicator damaged.

o/s rear light damaged.

o/s/r door unable to open.

passengers door mirror damaged.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

SLIGHT CRACK IN O/S/R LIGHT UNIT

Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,911 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,438 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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R248 VNT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R248 VNT, 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 R248 VNT registered?

R248 VNT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R248 VNT safe to buy?

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