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DY61 YGR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,799 mi
Last recorded221,799 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 221,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 200,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,299 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 117,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt possibly broken but not securely fastned (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp used as a default brake light (comes on when brake pressed) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 106,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,088 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush ex damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush ex damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,904 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,647 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DY61 YGR 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 63.6%.

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 DY61 YGR, 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 DY61 YGR registered?

DY61 YGR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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