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FY61 YGU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,341 mi
Last recorded203,341 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 203,341 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 203,341 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 190,690 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside/nearside (both) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 149,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 149,456 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,657 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,522 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 95,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 142,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FY61 YGU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY61 YGU, 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 FY61 YGU registered?

FY61 YGU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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