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R385 HRO

1998 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 HRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2014 136,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 136,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 131,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 127,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 123,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,363 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 110,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 95,376 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 95,376 miles

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

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

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

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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R385 HRO is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R385 HRO, 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 R385 HRO registered?

R385 HRO is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R385 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 HRO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R385 HRO have outstanding finance?

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