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YG61 AFO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,749 mi
Last recorded188,749 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 AFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 188,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 172,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 172,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,503 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,350 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,117 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,114 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,236 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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YG61 AFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YG61 AFO, 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 YG61 AFO registered?

YG61 AFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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