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YB11 YBL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,310 mi
Last recorded166,310 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 YBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 163,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 160,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 cords also exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 155,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 155,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended left front seatbelt not retracting. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged right hand rear outer seatbelt buckle outer cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre, repairable.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 151,929 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 143,531 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2019 143,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 136,480 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,912 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,894 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired more than 50% missing damaged (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,858 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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YB11 YBL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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