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Y727 TYS

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

300,770 mi
Last recorded300,770 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 300,770 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 300,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 294,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 284,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 277,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 277,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 267,516 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 267,445 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 262,392 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 262,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 253,577 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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Y727 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y727 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 Y727 TYS registered?

Y727 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y727 TYS safe to buy?

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