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Y526 RWR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 RWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,213 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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Y526 RWR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y526 RWR, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y526 RWR registered?

Y526 RWR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y526 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 RWR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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