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R326 AWG

1998 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,317 mi
Last recorded68,317 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 AWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2015 68,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,750 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,911 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,045 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,508 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,953 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 38,953 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,228 miles

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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R326 AWG is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R326 AWG, 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 R326 AWG registered?

R326 AWG is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R326 AWG safe to buy?

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