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YB11 YBF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,467 mi
Last recorded213,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 YBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 213,467 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 213,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 210,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 210,558 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 194,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 183,708 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 183,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 269,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 269,975 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 147,518 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2017 147,518 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,465 miles

Front inner brake pads look worn / thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Washer jets poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,465 miles

Front inner brake pads look worn / thin

Washer jets poor

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre perished inbetween treads

Fail 23 Jul 2014 98,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre perished inbetween treads

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 YBF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YBF, 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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YB11 YBF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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