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YE61 KWG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,386 mi
Last recorded104,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 KWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 104,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,429 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 88,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 88,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bolt missing

Offside Rear Upper shocker bolt missing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,635 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 83,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,927 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,600 miles

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

Front front tyres wearing on inner edges more so the offside front

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 60,597 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken and top rubber missing where spring is seated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front front tyres wearing on inner edges more so the offside front

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,553 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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YE61 KWG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE61 KWG, 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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YE61 KWG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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