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YF11 ZVG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

255,358 mi
Last recorded255,358 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 ZVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 255,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 241,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 241,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 234,859 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 222,990 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 205,680 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 205,680 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 185,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 185,847 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator lens broken and bulb not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 172,401 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 172,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 155,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 155,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,339 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 121,123 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration lamps bit dim.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,814 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YF11 ZVG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF11 ZVG, 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 YF11 ZVG registered?

YF11 ZVG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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