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OY61 BYG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 141,253 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under body

Fail 4 Jul 2022 141,253 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under body

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,172 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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OY61 BYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

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