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DG61 YBE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,299 mi
Last recorded234,299 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 234,299 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating & slight movement

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Offside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2025 221,529 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating & slight movement

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Offside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2025 221,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating & slight movement

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Offside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2024 207,133 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating & slight movement

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Rear brake discs worn

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Sep 2023 190,794 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating & slight movement

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear brake discs show wear

Pass 16 Sep 2022 178,498 miles

Chip to windscreen

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear brake discs show wear

Fail 16 Sep 2022 178,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Chip to windscreen

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear brake discs show wear

Pass 20 Sep 2021 167,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 160,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 152,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 140,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 103,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,072 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YBE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG61 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

DG61 YBE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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