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BN61 YTO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 105,654 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,365 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 97,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,548 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,529 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,487 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Screw In Tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN61 YTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BN61 YTO, 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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What year was BN61 YTO registered?

BN61 YTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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