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SP61 YUK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,563 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 94,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, 225/40R18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,511 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight blow around manifold/egr area

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,116 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight blow around manifold/egr area

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,932 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp is corroded and partially missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,116 miles

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

inner front tyres uneven wear

service light on dash

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,116 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

inner front tyres uneven wear

service light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,486 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 44,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 30,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SP61 YUK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP61 YUK, 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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SP61 YUK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2011.

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