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GF11 YBM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,113 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 88,113 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 80,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 80,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,290 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 63,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,215 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 53,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air con inop

Pass 6 May 2019 48,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,744 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve/clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,652 miles

Offside Front window requires attention...stops on way up and then goes down

Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GF11 YBM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF11 YBM, 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 GF11 YBM registered?

GF11 YBM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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