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OY61 DBO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,767 mi
Last recorded154,767 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 DBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 154,767 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 154,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 142,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 115,760 miles

engine lite on

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 115,747 miles

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

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

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

engine lite on

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,736 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 66,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,926 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 56,926 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 48,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,461 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 DBO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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