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FV11 YMC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

280,994 mi
Last recorded280,994 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 YMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 280,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges passenger door electrics (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, inside alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure as marked on slam panel (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post and door jam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 May 2019 280,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 244,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 244,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc as marked with white chalk (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked with white chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 184,424 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have developed a lip due to wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

power steering light on

Fail 2 May 2017 184,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have developed a lip due to wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

power steering light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,331 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YMC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV11 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

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

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