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GY11 YWJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,301 mi
Last recorded196,301 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 YWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 196,301 miles

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear indicators discoloured

offside front c.v.boot gaiter split and leaking

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2019 190,914 miles

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

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

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2019 190,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 178,664 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2017 164,465 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2017 164,465 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 143,064 miles

slight misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,062 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,152 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,170 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Fail 23 Mar 2013 58,170 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,605 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,478 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 YWJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWJ, 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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GY11 YWJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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