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SY11 ZYN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,859 mi
Last recorded119,859 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,859 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 119,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,186 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,859 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,991 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 93,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to perish and crack also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to perish and crack also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,406 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,791 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front screw in sidewall

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,773 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,773 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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre inner tread feathering

o/s/rear tyre inner tread feathering

Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,148 miles

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

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 ZYN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY11 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

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

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