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EK61 YVU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,450 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,485 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE TO BE CHANGED (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,155 miles

front number plate to be changed before next MOT due to cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,726 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,183 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2016 24,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,182 miles

front and rear tyre cracking

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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EK61 YVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK61 YVU, 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 EK61 YVU registered?

EK61 YVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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