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S785 BVK

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,967 mi
Last recorded62,967 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 BVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,967 miles

heat shield touching centre box

Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heat shield touching centre box

Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,345 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 57,345 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 50,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,931 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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S785 BVK is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S785 BVK, 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 S785 BVK registered?

S785 BVK is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S785 BVK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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