1998 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · S112 VEX
1998 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 119,063 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
S112 VEX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2013
- 119,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S112 VEX Mileage History
- 16/09/200548,478 mi
- 13/09/200655,723 mi+7,245 mi
- 20/09/200763,772 mi+8,049 mi
- 20/09/200763,772 mi
- 22/09/200871,294 mi+7,522 mi
- 22/09/200871,294 mi
- 21/05/200974,494 mi+3,200 mi
- 21/05/200974,494 mi
- 05/05/201089,420 mi+14,926 mi
- 16/05/2011102,894 mi+13,474 mi
- 16/05/2011102,894 mi
- 22/05/2012109,019 mi+6,125 mi
- 22/05/2012109,019 mi
- 17/05/2013119,063 mi+10,044 mi
Average of roughly 9,207 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
S112 VEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Octavia (S112 VEX) between September 2005 and May 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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