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LY11 YFT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,767 mi
Last recorded156,767 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 YFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 156,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 149,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 138,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,443 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,596 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 25,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,373 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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LY11 YFT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY11 YFT, 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 LY11 YFT registered?

LY11 YFT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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