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SY11 ZYG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 69,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge bald 205/60R15

bonnet clip missing

rear sub-frame and component corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill dented & damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH N/S AND O/S ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 54,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn PLAY IN TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH N/S AND O/S ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 47,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn at edges

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 27,765 miles

nsf tyre on limit

osf /nsr osr tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2017 27,765 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre on limit

osf /nsr osr tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,448 miles

child seats fitted

items removed from view prior to test-ie phone mount within swept area a

items removed from view prior to test-ie phone mount within swept area a

Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,382 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,181 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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SY11 ZYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY11 ZYG, 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 SY11 ZYG registered?

SY11 ZYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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