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Y263 OWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 OWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,265 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,741 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,434 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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Y263 OWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y263 OWC, 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 Y263 OWC registered?

Y263 OWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y263 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 OWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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