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W526 DYG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,149 mi
Last recorded101,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 DYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

c/o passed on limit - rear parking and service brake passed on limt

o/s/f tyre wearing low - rear axle corroded - child seat fitted to rear

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/s/r (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s/f track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s/f (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre wearing low - rear axle corroded - child seats fitted to rear

Rear parking and service brake passed on limit - c/o passed on limit

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/s/r (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s/f track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s/f (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre wearing low - rear axle corroded - child seats fitted to rear

Rear parking and service brake passed on limit - c/o passed on limit

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,393 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,297 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 371,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 34,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W526 DYG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 W526 DYG, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W526 DYG registered?

W526 DYG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W526 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 DYG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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