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OY61 XBL

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,198 mi
Last recorded259,198 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 XBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 259,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**STRONG ADVICE** Offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated and has play in

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front and rear tyres different size

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre damaged on sid walls

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Throttle pedal broken

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2019 236,545 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2019 236,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod due to link rod not tightened

Pass 25 Sep 2018 213,635 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor damage (1.1.9 (a) (i))

EMMISSION TEST NOT RECORDED AS TO CLEAN TO RECORD/ REGISTER ON DSM.

Nearside Front HRADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer ALLOY WHEEL FACE DAMAGED.

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

UNDERSHEILDS AND HEAT SHEILDS FITTED FRONT TO REAR.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 178,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

smoke level too low to record

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,930 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 35,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,440 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 XBL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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