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YC61 WVZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 WVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,243 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,237 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 64,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Front both sides, wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 56,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Front both sides, wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bad connection (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,466 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 WVZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

YC61 WVZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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