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Y227 TYS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 88,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 79,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,956 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,871 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 70,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,382 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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Y227 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y227 TYS, 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 Y227 TYS registered?

Y227 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y227 TYS safe to buy?

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