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YC61 VAX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 86,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,163 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 80,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,537 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,537 miles

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

Both front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,691 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,998 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,354 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,370 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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YC61 VAX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC61 VAX, 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 YC61 VAX registered?

YC61 VAX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 VAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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