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DG61 YBH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,088 mi
Last recorded197,088 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 197,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 197,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 172,106 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light left hand dial not illuminating vehicle being used as private hire/taxi (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front wing has slight damage

Fail 10 May 2021 172,085 miles

Emissions not tested cat has been cut open rear of engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open rear of engine (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Front Coolant leak rear of engine from heater pipes ? ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens has dirt on inside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light left hand dial not illuminating vehicle being used as private hire/taxi (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front wing has slight damage

Rear Spare tyre defective has cords exposed and is flat ()

Pass 5 May 2020 150,328 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 150,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 128,888 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 128,859 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,652 miles

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

Offside Front MINOR BODY DAMAGE

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,652 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front MINOR BODY DAMAGE

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 YBH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YBH, 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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DG61 YBH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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