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HY61 XAX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 XAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 137,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 137,392 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 127,047 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,046 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 116,261 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,250 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2022 105,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 93,351 miles

Nearside Lower Undertray not fully secure N/S lower undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2021 93,343 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3 mm and wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Undertray not fully secure N/S lower undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2020 84,380 miles

Nearside Lower Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged underneath car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2020 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged underneath car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 75,044 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,544 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,469 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 30,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HY61 XAX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY61 XAX, 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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HY61 XAX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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