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OY61 BYD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,572 mi
Last recorded180,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2019 180,572 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Glow plug light flashes intermittently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbase slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,129 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Handbrake cable/lever sticking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,821 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,422 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

os floor undertray broken / partly missing.

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 BYD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY61 BYD, 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 OY61 BYD registered?

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

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