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DG61 YBR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,214 mi
Last recorded214,214 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 214,214 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 200,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 180,827 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 180,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,860 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

full under body protection fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,111 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f inner door handle poor operation

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing noisy on lock to lock check (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing noisy on lock to lock check (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,818 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 99,818 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 YBR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

DG61 YBR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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