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YC61 VBJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,095 miles

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

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,148 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2020 83,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,067 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyre cracking no cords visible at time of test

both rear arms inner bushes deteriorating but no excessive play

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,067 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre cracking no cords visible at time of test

both rear arms inner bushes deteriorating but no excessive play

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,859 miles

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

both rear bump stops starting to deteriate

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,627 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 VBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

YC61 VBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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