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W526 LFE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,136 mi
Last recorded208,136 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 LFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 208,136 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to o/s rear disc

some wear to front discs

Fail 3 Aug 2012 207,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to o/s rear disc

some wear to front discs

Pass 5 Aug 2011 194,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 181,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 181,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 167,103 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 166,833 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 153,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 153,271 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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W526 LFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

W526 LFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W526 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 LFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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