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S509 ORU

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,176 mi
Last recorded11,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 ORU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,176 miles

brake fluid level very low

windscreen washer bottle nearly empty

Fail 16 Jan 2009 11,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level very low

windscreen washer bottle nearly empty

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S509 ORU is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Silver 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 S509 ORU, 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 S509 ORU registered?

S509 ORU is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S509 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 ORU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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