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HY61 XBD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

327,022 mi
Last recorded327,022 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 XBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 327,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 324,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 321,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 316,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 316,308 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 299,747 miles

0.51 plate limit

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 272,505 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

n.s headlight condensated

stone chip within zone a

Pass 23 Dec 2019 251,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 217,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 217,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 183,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,325 miles

Damage to front bumper

Heavy wear on front tyre edges

Low emissions-no printout

Smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks visible

Stonechip in windscreen

Very heavy damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 26 Aug 2015 108,323 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Damage to front bumper

Heavy wear on front tyre edges

Low emissions-no printout

Smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks visible

Stonechip in windscreen

Very heavy damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,169 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn very loe on inner edge. 205/60/15 V

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing. Requires attention soon.

Signs of Diesel fuel around fuel injectors. Attention Required.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades worn and smearing the screen.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre worn very loe on inner edge. 205/60/15 V

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing. Requires attention soon.

Signs of Diesel fuel around fuel injectors. Attention Required.

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 XBD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HY61 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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