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PY11 GYD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 GYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 77,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,718 miles

front tyres slighty wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 61,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 57,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,410 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 46,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,892 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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PY11 GYD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY11 GYD, 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 PY11 GYD registered?

PY11 GYD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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