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S195 FTA

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,248 mi
Last recorded73,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 FTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,248 miles

oil light flickering , screw in offside rear tyre .

Fail 12 Nov 2007 73,243 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil light flickering , screw in offside rear tyre .

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,508 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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S195 FTA is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 77,872 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 Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S195 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S195 FTA registered?

S195 FTA is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S195 FTA safe to buy?

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