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W826 RUX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 RUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,323 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

retracting mechanism slightly defective. Belt tensioner was not working then started working during test.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,323 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

retracting mechanism slightly defective. Belt tensioner was not working then started working during test.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil cap is incorrect type

engine oil level is on minimum mark on dipstick

nearside coil spring corroded

rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2010 70,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is below minimum mark on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer pipe is corroding

engine oil cap is missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,832 miles

front and rear number plates fading

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,237 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W826 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W826 RUX, 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 W826 RUX registered?

W826 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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