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YD61 DNJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 164,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 136,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 136,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,437 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,311 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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YD61 DNJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD61 DNJ, 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 YD61 DNJ registered?

YD61 DNJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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