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HY61 XBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 XBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer most bush upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,542 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,869 miles

Central parking brake lever stiff but holds in locked position

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,869 miles

Central parking brake lever stiff but holds in locked position

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,192 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,192 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and worn inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,278 miles

Advise bonnet stay clip broken on inner wing.

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

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 XBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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