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S589 TAH

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 TAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,252 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

middle and rear of exhault is all one bit still

middle and rear of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

middle and rear of exhault is all one bit still

middle and rear of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,986 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil on minimum

Fail 12 Nov 2007 68,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil on minimum

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Nov 2005 50,779 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 50,779 miles

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

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

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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S589 TAH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S589 TAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S589 TAH registered?

S589 TAH is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S589 TAH safe to buy?

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