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FV11 YLY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,327 mi
Last recorded183,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 YLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 183,327 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,894 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 158,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 148,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 142,354 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shocker cover detached

Fail 26 May 2022 142,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shocker cover detached

Pass 7 Jun 2021 138,465 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 138,465 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 136,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside reflector cracked not affecting operation

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside reflector cracked not affecting operation

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,644 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,773 miles

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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FV11 YLY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV11 YLY, 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 FV11 YLY registered?

FV11 YLY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 YLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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