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OY61 BYJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,649 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 6,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 3,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear under trays damaged

off side rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear under trays damaged

off side rear tyre tread distorted

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 BYJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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