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PE61 YEX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,909 mi
Last recorded171,909 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 YEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 171,909 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Sleeve corroded & not secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2026 171,909 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Sleeve corroded & not secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,096 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 146,986 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

nearside front tyre damaged slightly

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,730 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

front tyres close to limit

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both off side and near side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both off side and near side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 114,307 miles

center exhaust clamps corroded

front inner discs corroded

nearside rear side light inop

offside rear inner tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,558 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 9 May 2019 86,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,563 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,845 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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PE61 YEX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE61 YEX, 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 PE61 YEX registered?

PE61 YEX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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