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R603 RRD

1998 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,485 mi
Last recorded75,485 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 RRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,485 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,729 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f headlamp in poor cond

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,729 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp in poor cond

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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R603 RRD is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R603 RRD, 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 R603 RRD registered?

R603 RRD is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R603 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 RRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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