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MA61 ZYY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,437 mi
Last recorded259,437 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 ZYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 259,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

both rear shocker covers missing

engine and under body covers fitted

engine oil filler cap leaking fumea

Fail 10 Nov 2018 259,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

both rear shocker covers missing

engine and under body covers fitted

engine oil filler cap leaking fumea

Pass 8 Nov 2017 206,797 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 206,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 152,324 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,339 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2014 107,213 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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MA61 ZYY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA61 ZYY, 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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MA61 ZYY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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