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DK11 YCL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 103,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a deep cut

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,339 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a deep cut

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight cracked

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector has a slight damage/cracked

body work damaged to nearside rear side panel

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

body work damaged from nearside

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Fail 4 Jan 2020 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brajke pads worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

body work damaged from nearside

both rear brake discs scored+worn/lipped

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

strong advise on front wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

strong advise on front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,461 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,461 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,727 miles

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,270 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,270 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DK11 YCL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK11 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 YCL registered?

DK11 YCL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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