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GY11 YHC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 YHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 64,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 60,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 58,340 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 58,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,125 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,113 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 19,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 10,838 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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GY11 YHC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 GY11 YHC, 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 GY11 YHC registered?

GY11 YHC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is GY11 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 YHC 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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