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DG61 YBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,817 mi
Last recorded171,817 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 171,817 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 164,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 155,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 155,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,943 miles

covers fitted restricted view/inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted restricted view/inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,827 miles

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

near side number plate light slightly dull (dirty cover)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

near side number plate light slightly dull (dirty cover)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,123 miles

both front tyres low tread & damage to sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,621 miles

225/40/r18

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 2mm and damaged to side wall

rear inner pads getting low

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 YBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

DG61 YBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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