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YE11 YLX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 123,700 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,611 miles

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ARB link pin top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,750 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction plastic holder unable to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,667 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 78,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,398 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edge and unevenly worn

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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YE11 YLX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE11 YLX, 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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YE11 YLX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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