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SY11 ZYJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 73,490 miles

Underside suspension components showing corrosion front and rear

Fail 19 May 2025 73,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Underside suspension components showing corrosion front and rear

Pass 28 May 2024 71,032 miles

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

Underside suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 27 May 2024 71,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 67,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 63,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 63,722 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 56,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,904 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 33,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,297 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 ZYJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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