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R386 DAH

1998 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 DAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 107,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres sidewalls and shoulders perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,741 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,741 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,077 miles

Oil leak

Both rear tyres perished, cracked and some cuts.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clamps on centre of exhaust rotten through, advise change.

NSF Door card missing, no handle to open door, have to use cable.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres perished, cracked and some cuts.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clamps on centre of exhaust rotten through, advise change.

NSF Door card missing, no handle to open door, have to use cable.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside front door card missing but still able to open door

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front door card missing but still able to open door

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,744 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,033 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

screen marked offside

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

screen marked offside

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 60,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,858 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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R386 DAH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R386 DAH, 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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R386 DAH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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