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YG61 MFZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

257,051 mi
Last recorded257,051 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 MFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 257,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 257,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 245,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 233,678 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened nsr anti roll bar link slight movement (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 233,678 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened nsr anti roll bar link slight movement (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 225,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 207,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 196,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 176,683 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 176,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front rear wishbone bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 146,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,141 miles

Both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn/play

front brake discs and pads set worn - slight imbalance & uneven application

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn/play

front brake discs and pads set worn - slight imbalance & uneven application

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,944 miles

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

n/s/r wheel bearing - roughness detected

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms - rear bushes worn/play detected

underside of vehicle has plastic trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MFZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG61 MFZ, 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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YG61 MFZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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