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Y529 RNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 RNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,733 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wing liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 159,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wing liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,129 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 140,123 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged damaged/ been rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front inners links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,370 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 109,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 107,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 105,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 104,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 97,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 71,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 61,084 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 54,244 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bumper insecure

one l'e'd in high level brake light not working

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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Y529 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y529 RNU, 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 Y529 RNU registered?

Y529 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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