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DY61 YGX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,253 mi
Last recorded280,253 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 280,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front windscreen crack (zone b)

Pass 4 Oct 2025 279,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/damaged (zone b) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 279,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 279,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 278,662 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 278,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure spare wheel loose in carrier (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 278,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2021 277,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust joint sleeve pin holes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 277,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2019 276,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 275,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 269,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 210,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,320 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YGX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

DY61 YGX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DY61 YGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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