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VU11 YBA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 171,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 169,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 162,270 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 152,018 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,154 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 131,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 131,279 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,993 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 107,929 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 95,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,647 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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VU11 YBA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU11 YBA, 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 VU11 YBA registered?

VU11 YBA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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