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AF61 YCM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

345,318 mi
Last recorded345,318 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 345,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 8 Mar 2021 345,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 8 Jul 2020 343,315 miles

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 337,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 337,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

underside engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 327,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 327,269 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 298,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 289,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 275,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 275,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s headlight has just got a beam pattern

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 249,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 249,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 249,747 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 249,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 199,137 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 163,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill has light damage

n/s/r wheel arch/bumper has light damage

Pass 2 Apr 2015 163,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill has light damage

n/s/r wheel arch/bumper has light damage

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No smoke detected engine limited to 2400 revs !

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s wiper fouling bonnet.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,394 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No smoke detected engine limited to 2400 revs !

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s wiper fouling bonnet.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 YCM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 AF61 YCM, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF61 YCM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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