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DG61 YAV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,190 mi
Last recorded160,190 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 146,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 135,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,685 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,824 miles

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

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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DG61 YAV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG61 YAV, 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 DG61 YAV registered?

DG61 YAV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is DG61 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 YAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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