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Y863 TVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 TVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,314 miles

Nearside track control arm / tie rod inner ball joint has paly

Stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2023 55,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside track control arm / tie rod inner ball joint has paly

Stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,994 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 35,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade judders (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 30,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,077 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,691 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 21,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,577 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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Y863 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y863 TVP, 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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Y863 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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