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YB11 OVU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 OVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,560 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON OTHER BRAKE,STEERING ,SUSUPSENSION COMPONENTS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 72,560 miles

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

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON OTHER BRAKE,STEERING ,SUSUPSENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,775 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 69,775 miles

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,142 miles

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

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 64,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

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 14 Jan 2022 56,972 miles

Boot lid will not open, but fully secured

Fail 14 Jan 2022 56,972 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid will not open, but fully secured

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,743 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 50,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working empty fluid. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil very low.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 44,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,735 miles

Front bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 17 Jul 2018 38,735 miles

Front bonnet stay clip broken

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,390 miles

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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YB11 OVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB11 OVU, 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 YB11 OVU registered?

YB11 OVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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