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SY61 UUP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 116,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,837 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,118 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked on treads / heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres heavily cracked on treads / heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,833 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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SY61 UUP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY61 UUP, 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 SY61 UUP registered?

SY61 UUP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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