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YB60 GBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,588 mi
Last recorded164,588 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB60 GBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 164,588 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 164,374 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 155,256 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind off side front (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding HOT WHEN TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 144,522 miles

Nearside Front 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))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2024 144,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2022 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,691 miles

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,798 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,008 miles

hand brake slightly stiff [operation ok/efficency ok]

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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YB60 GBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB60 GBZ, 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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YB60 GBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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