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OY61 BXR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,712 mi
Last recorded226,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 BXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 226,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 226,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure TOP MOUNTING FALLING APART (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 194,525 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 194,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working lower (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 155,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 128,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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OY61 BXR 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 50%.

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 OY61 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY61 BXR registered?

OY61 BXR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is OY61 BXR safe to buy?

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