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S473 URT

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,786 mi
Last recorded112,786 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 URT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front tyres and o/s rear tyres wearing low

o/s rear side light dim

wipers worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 112,786 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front tyres and o/s rear tyres wearing low

o/s rear side light dim

wipers worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

childseat in on back seat of vehicle but not fitted

dampness around clutch master cylinder pipe may need attention soon

front inner discs corroded may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check front to rear metal brke pipes fully due to pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2008 104,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

childseat in on back seat of vehicle but not fitted

dampness around clutch master cylinder pipe may need attention soon

front inner discs corroded may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check front to rear metal brke pipes fully due to pipes greased

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,447 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,337 miles

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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S473 URT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S473 URT, 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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S473 URT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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