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YC11 GXL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,755 mi
Last recorded45,755 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 45,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 37,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,194 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 26,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 26,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 26,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 25,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 25,625 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn the wheel. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened evidence of severe overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 24,284 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 23,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,152 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 22,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,647 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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YC11 GXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC11 GXL, 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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YC11 GXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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