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Y263 TYS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,288 mi
Last recorded182,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2016 182,288 miles

Corrosion starting in offside front sill outside prescribed areas.

Crack on nearside of windscreen not in drivers view.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,165 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 150,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 138,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 124,641 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 73,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 61,337 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 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Y263 TYS registered?

Y263 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y263 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 TYS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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